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

User Rating:
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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
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(60 articles)
User Comments:
I cried from laughter! 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:
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. more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: After Clark gets his Christmas lights to work and they show the power meter going very fast, all the needles are going the wrong way. more
Quotes:
Bethany: Is your house on fire, Clark?
Clark: No, Aunt Bethany, those are the Christmas lights.
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Movie Connections:
References Friday the 13th Part III (1982) more
Soundtrack:
Mele Kalikimaka 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.
Who is the girl in the poster above Rusty's bed?
How did Eddie know where Clark's boss lived?
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18 out of 24 people found the following comment useful.
I cried from laughter!, 26 November 1999
Author: Adriane (adriane7@mindspring.com) from chandler, az

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!

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