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    National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

    • 19891989
    • PG-13PG-13
    • 1h 37min
    IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    165K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,905
    113
    • Cast & crew
    • User reviews
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    Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Juliette Lewis, Johnny Galecki, and John Randolph in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)
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    Comedy

    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.

    IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    165K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,905
    113
    • Director
      • Jeremiah S. Chechik
    • Writer
      • John Hughes
    • Stars
      • Chevy Chase
      • Beverly D'Angelo
      • Juliette Lewis
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Jeremiah S. Chechik
    • Writer
      • John Hughes
    • Stars
      • Chevy Chase
      • Beverly D'Angelo
      • Juliette Lewis
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  • See production, box office & company info
    • 379User reviews
    • 106Critic reviews
    • 49Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info

    • Videos3

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    Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Juliette Lewis, and Johnny Galecki in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)
    Chevy Chase and William Hickey in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)
    Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Diane Ladd, Doris Roberts, E.G. Marshall, and John Randolph in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)
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    Chevy Chase in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)
    Chevy Chase in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)
    Chevy Chase in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)
    Chevy Chase in National Lampoon's Vacation (1983)

    Top cast

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    Chevy Chase
    Chevy Chase
    • Clarkas Clark
    Beverly D'Angelo
    Beverly D'Angelo
    • Ellenas Ellen
    Juliette Lewis
    Juliette Lewis
    • Audreyas Audrey
    Johnny Galecki
    Johnny Galecki
    • Rustyas Rusty
    John Randolph
    John Randolph
    • Clark, Sr.as Clark, Sr.
    Diane Ladd
    Diane Ladd
    • Noraas Nora
    E.G. Marshall
    E.G. Marshall
    • Artas Art
    Doris Roberts
    Doris Roberts
    • Francisas Francis
    Randy Quaid
    Randy Quaid
    • Cousin Eddie Johnsonas Cousin Eddie Johnson
    Miriam Flynn
    Miriam Flynn
    • Cousin Catherine Johnsonas Cousin Catherine Johnson
    Cody Burger
    • Rockyas Rocky
    Ellen Latzen
    Ellen Latzen
    • Ruby Sueas Ruby Sue
    • (as Ellen Hamilton Latzen)
    William Hickey
    William Hickey
    • Lewisas Lewis
    Mae Questel
    Mae Questel
    • Bethanyas Bethany
    Sam McMurray
    Sam McMurray
    • Billas Bill
    Nicholas Guest
    • Todd Chesteras Todd Chester
    Julia Louis-Dreyfus
    Julia Louis-Dreyfus
    • Margo Chesteras Margo Chester
    Nicolette Scorsese
    Nicolette Scorsese
    • Maryas Mary
    • Director
      • Jeremiah S. Chechik
    • Writer
      • John Hughes
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    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
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Yule crack up!
    • Genre
      • Comedy
    • Certificate
      • PG-13
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      After 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.
    • Goofs
      A tow rope is visible pulling Clark's sled.
    • Quotes

      Eddie: You surprised to see us, Clark?

      Clark: Oh, Eddie... If I woke up tomorrow with my head sewn to the carpet, I wouldn't be more surprised than I am now.

    • Crazy credits
      "THE END" is lit up in Christmas lights. One of the bulbs pops, making the lit up "THE END" go dark.
    • Alternate versions
      To 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.'
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation/Roger & Me/Triumph of the Spirit/Mystery Train/Thelonius Monk: Straight, No Chaser (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      Christmas Vacation
      Written by Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann
      Performed by Mavis Staples
      Courtesy of Paisley Park Records

    User reviews379

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Oh, what fun it is....
    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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    • Mister-6
    • Aug 19, 1999

    FAQ11

    • What is 'Christmas Vacation' about?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 1, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Christmas Vacation
    • Filming locations
      • Marshall Field & Co. Department Store - 111 N. State Street, The Loop, Downtown, Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Hughes Entertainment
      • National Lampoon
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $27,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $73,576,146
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $11,750,203
      • Dec 3, 1989
    • Gross worldwide
      • $73,594,646
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 37min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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