The Griswold family's plans for a big family Christmas predictably turn into a big disaster.The Griswold family's plans for a big family Christmas predictably turn into a big disaster.The Griswold family's plans for a big family Christmas predictably turn into a big disaster.
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Ellen Latzen
- Ruby Sueas Ruby Sue
- (as Ellen Hamilton Latzen)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
It's Christmas time and the Griswolds are preparing for a family seasonal celebration, but things never run smoothly for Clark, his wife Ellen and their two kids. Clark's continual bad luck is worsened by his obnoxious family guests, but he manages to keep going knowing that his Christmas bonus is due soon. —Rob Hartill
- Taglines
- Yule crack up!
- Genre
- Certificate
- PG-13
- Parents guide
Did you know
- TriviaAfter failing to get the Christmas lights to work one last time, Clark Griswold takes his frustration out on the plastic decorations in the front yard. Chevy Chase actually broke his pinky finger while punching Santa Claus. He resorts to kicking and clubbing the decorations after that. The film kept rolling, and the take was used.
- GoofsAt one point when Snots the Dog is chasing the squirrel through the house, they run over the top of the dining table, and the food, plates, and silverware get demolished. A moment later, Clark is walking past the hallway leading to the kitchen with the table visible in the background. The tablecloth and setting are in pristine condition.
- Crazy creditsThe opening credits feature a cartoon of Santa delivering the Griswold family's Christmas presents while also getting electrocuted, hit by bricks, setting his pants on fire, falling into the snow and being chased by a rolling snowman head
- Alternate versionsTo receive a PG certificate in the UK all cinema and video versions were cut by 2 secs to remove the swearing from 'We're gonna have the happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby tap-danced with Danny fucking Kaye.'
- SoundtracksChristmas Vacation
Written by Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann
Performed by Mavis Staples
Courtesy of Paisley Park Records
Top review
A Christmas classic
It is not just a good Christmas movie it is one of the best comedy's. All the joke's land.they are all relatable you would be hard pressed to find something wrong with the film.it always makes me feel like it is Christmas time no matter how many times I watch it.it never gets old and i watch it every year.
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- rychip-94776
- Dec 22, 2021
Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Christmas Vacation
- Filming locations
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $28,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $74,363,591
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $11,750,203
- Dec 3, 1989
- Gross worldwide
- $74,382,091
- Runtime1 hour 37 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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