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Overview

User Rating:
7.3/10   27,984 votes
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Writer (WGA):
John Hughes (written by)
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Release Date:
1 December 1989 (USA) more
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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
User Comments:
One of the funniest movies in My opinion! more (191 total)

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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
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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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Trivia:
According to Randy Quaid, many of cousin Eddie's characteristics (most notably the clicking of the tongue) were based off a guy that Quaid knew from when he grew up in Texas years ago who had similar traits. more
Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: Just before Clark takes off down the hill in the sledding scene, there is a shot looking down the hill where you can clearly see the wires/cord in the snow that are used to make it look like the snow flies in the air as the sled races down the hill. more
Quotes:
Clark: My cousin in-law, whose heart is bigger than his brain...
Eddie: I appreciate that, Clark.
Clark: ...Is innocent.
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Soundtrack:
Hey, 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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20 out of 34 people found the following comment useful.
One of the funniest movies in My opinion!, 14 December 2002
10/10
Author: Movie Nuttball from U.S.A.

This is My favorite Christmas movie! Its so funny and it has an excellent cast and acting!The film has non-stop laughs and I recommend all people who love comedies to rent this or even buy it! Its the at funny!

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