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Christmas Vacation (1989) -- The Griswold family's plans for a big family Christmas predictably turn into a big disaster.
Christmas Vacation (1989) -- The Griswold family's plans for a big family Christmas predictably turn into a big disaster.

Overview

User Rating:
7.3/10   26,769 votes
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Writer (WGA):
John Hughes (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
1 December 1989 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy more
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
NewsDesk:
(15 articles)
Blu-ray Christmas Vacation Tin Revealed
 (From TheHDRoom. 10 July 2009, 2:52 AM, PDT)

Comedian Chevy Chase To Guest Star On NBC's "Chuck"
 (From iCelebz. 15 January 2009, 12:57 PM, PST)

User Comments:
Oh, what fun it is.... more

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (UK) (complete title) (USA) (complete title)
National Lampoon's Winter Holiday (UK)
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Runtime:
97 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby
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)

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Final screen appearance of Mae Questel, who's film career began in 1930 as the voice of Betty Boop. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Clark is at the counter flirting with the girl, the looseness of his tie changes between shots. more
Quotes:
Ellen: Clark, I think it'd be best if everyone went home... before things get worse.
Clark: WORSE? How could things get any worse? Take a look around here, Ellen. We're at the threshold of hell.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Christmas Movie Quiz (2007) (VG) more
Soundtrack:
Here Comes Santa Claus more

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.
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33 out of 41 people found the following comment useful:-
Oh, what fun it is...., 19 August 1999
9/10
Author: George Litman from Marietta, OH USA

A comedy with laughs is good.

A comedy with feel-good laughs is better.

A comedy like "Christmas Vacation" is great.

When the Griswolds go on vacation, disaster is a certainty. But staying home to celebrate Christmas with some far-flung relatives (who obviously weren't flung far enough) leaves room for not only some top-drawer fun but also time to reflect on family, love, goodwill, belief in one's self....

Who expected so much from Chevy Chase?

After watching "Christmas Vacation", you will.

Nine stars. And when you light up your house this Christmas, make sure there's a nuclear reactor nearby.

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