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Release Date:
1 December 1989 (USA) moreTagline:
Yule crack up! morePlot:
The Griswold family's plans for a big family Christmas predictably turn into a big disaster. full summary | full synopsisNewsDesk:
(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"
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Oh, what fun it is.... moreCast
(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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97 minCountry:
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1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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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
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Final screen appearance of Mae Questel, who's film career began in 1930 as the voice of Betty Boop. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Clark is at the counter flirting with the girl, the looseness of his tie changes between shots. moreQuotes:
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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Here Comes Santa Claus moreFAQ
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.more
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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.