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Writer (WGA):
John Hughes (written by)
Release Date:
1 December 1989 (USA)
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Tagline:
Yule crack up! more
Plot:
The Griswold family's plans for a big family Christmas predictably turn into a big disaster. full summary | full synopsis
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Watch and Be Horrified: The Griswolds Return in ‘Hotel Hell Vacation’
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Jessica Alba Dishes On Her ‘Big Amateur’ Mom Move
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(From FilmSchoolRejects. 8 February 2010, 11:21 AM, PST)
Jessica Alba Dishes On Her ‘Big Amateur’ Mom Move
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I cried from laughter!
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Chevy Chase | ... | Clark Griswold | |
| Beverly D'Angelo | ... | Ellen Griswold | |
| Juliette Lewis | ... | Audrey Griswold | |
| Johnny Galecki | ... | Russell 'Rusty' Griswold | |
| John Randolph | ... | Clark Wilhelm Griswold, Sr. | |
| Diane Ladd | ... | Nora Griswold | |
| E.G. Marshall | ... | Art Smith | |
| Doris Roberts | ... | Frances Smith | |
| Randy Quaid | ... | Cousin Eddie Johnson | |
| Miriam Flynn | ... | Cousin Catherine Johnson | |
| Cody Burger | ... | Cousin Rocky Johnson | |
| Ellen Hamilton Latzen | ... | Cousin Ruby Sue Johnson | |
| William Hickey | ... | Uncle Lewis | |
| Mae Questel | ... | Aunt Bethany | |
| Sam McMurray | ... | Bill |
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Also Known As:
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (UK) (complete title) (USA) (complete title)
National Lampoon's Winter Holiday (UK)
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National Lampoon's Winter Holiday (UK)
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Runtime:
97 min
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1.37 : 1 more
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Certification:
Iceland:L |
Canada:A (Nova Scotia) |
Finland:K-3 (2003) (DVD) |
Finland:K-7 (2007) (DVD) (as part of Vacation Collection) |
Finland:S (1990) (VHS) |
Netherlands:6 |
Argentina:13 |
Australia:M |
Chile:14 |
Spain:7 |
Sweden:7 |
UK:PG (cut) |
USA:PG-13 |
West Germany:6 |
Singapore:PG |
Canada:13+ (Quebec) |
Canada:PG (Manitoba/Ontario)
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The scene where the cat bites on the Christmas lights cord and gets electrocuted was nearly cut from the movie. Prior to the first test screening. the studio execs wanted the scene taken out, fearing that it might offend some viewers, but producer Matty Simmons begged them to leave the scene in, and they eventually gave in to his request. After the first test screening, the test audience had scored the cat electrocution scene as the No. 1 favorite scene throughout the entire movie.
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Goofs:
Factual errors: Clark says he has 25,000 lights on his house. These are the old-fashioned bulbs that draw 7 watts each; thus, Clark would be drawing 175,000 watts of power, or 175 kilowatt-hours (kW-h) continuous draw, far more than can be delivered to a single-family dwelling using the U.S. standard 120-volt electrical system. Therefore, Clark's main breaker would have instantly tripped the second he would have plugged in all the lights at once, not counting the lights on his Christmas tree and everything else electrical in his house.
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Quotes:
Ellen:
Oh Aunt Bethany, you shouldn't have done that.
Aunt Bethany: Oh dear, did I break wind?
Uncle Lewis: Jesus, did the room clear out, Bethany? Hell no, she means presents. You shouldn't have brought presents.
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Aunt Bethany: Oh dear, did I break wind?
Uncle Lewis: Jesus, did the room clear out, Bethany? Hell no, she means presents. You shouldn't have brought presents.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Christmas Movie Quiz (2007) (VG)
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Soundtrack:
Mele Kalikimaka
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FAQ
What is the Christmas gift that Clark gives his boss? It seems that everyone else has given the same gift as they all have a distinctive box shape.Who is the girl in the poster above Rusty's bed?
How did Eddie know where Clark's boss lived?
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Since the holidays are approaching, I feel I should comment on this Christmas classic. Chevy Chase is hilarious once again as Clark, and this is the funniest Vacation next to the original when they go to Wally World. Some of the funniest lines too: "Gonna burn some dust here, eat my rubber." "It is a bit nipply out, I mean nippy out!". A Christmas movie to own , and if you don't, worthy of a rent at the holidays. Randy Quaid has some great moments as Eddie, and don't miss Chase's run down the hill in the sled!