The film, written and directed by Albert Brooks, makes a hysterical satire on the values of the Reagan era, telling the story of a successful Los Angeles advertising manager (Brooks) and his wife (Julie Hakiti) who decided to quit their jobs and buy a Winnebago RV to follow their "carefree rider" fantasies about freedom and the road. When they nearly derailed their plans during a stop in Las Vegas, they were forced to accept their limitations and the limitations of the American Dream. Brooks's satirical wisdom and confident direction promoted the lost American, which is a typical example of his restless comedy about restless people seeking satisfaction in the modern world, which established his unique comedy voice and changed the art of observation humor.