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Vegas Vacation

  • 19971997
  • PGPG
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
48K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,004
632
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
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Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Randy Quaid, Ethan Embry, and Marisol Nichols in Vegas Vacation (1997)
Official Trailer
Play trailer2:12
2 Videos
51 Photos
Comedy

In the fourth outing for the vacation franchise, the Griswolds have to survive Vegas fever when they go to Las Vegas for a fun family vacation.In the fourth outing for the vacation franchise, the Griswolds have to survive Vegas fever when they go to Las Vegas for a fun family vacation.In the fourth outing for the vacation franchise, the Griswolds have to survive Vegas fever when they go to Las Vegas for a fun family vacation.

IMDb RATING
6.0/10
48K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,004
632
  • Director
    • Stephen Kessler
  • Writers
    • Elisa Bell(story)
    • Bob Ducsay(story)
  • Stars
    • Chevy Chase
    • Beverly D'Angelo
    • Randy Quaid
Top credits
  • Director
    • Stephen Kessler
  • Writers
    • Elisa Bell(story)
    • Bob Ducsay(story)
  • Stars
    • Chevy Chase
    • Beverly D'Angelo
    • Randy Quaid
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 123User reviews
    • 42Critic reviews
    • 20Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos2

    Vegas Vacation
    Trailer 2:12
    Vegas Vacation
    Vegas Vacation
    Trailer 0:31
    Vegas Vacation

    Photos51

    Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Randy Quaid, Ethan Embry, and Marisol Nichols in Vegas Vacation (1997)
    Chevy Chase in National Lampoon's Vacation (1983)
    Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Randy Quaid, Ethan Embry, and Marisol Nichols in Vegas Vacation (1997)
    Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Randy Quaid, Ethan Embry, and Marisol Nichols in Vegas Vacation (1997)
    Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Randy Quaid, Ethan Embry, and Marisol Nichols in Vegas Vacation (1997)
    Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Randy Quaid, Ethan Embry, and Marisol Nichols in Vegas Vacation (1997)
    Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, and Christie Brinkley in National Lampoon's Vacation (1983)
    Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Randy Quaid, Ethan Embry, and Marisol Nichols in Vegas Vacation (1997)
    Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Randy Quaid, Ethan Embry, and Marisol Nichols in Vegas Vacation (1997)
    Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Randy Quaid, Ethan Embry, and Marisol Nichols in Vegas Vacation (1997)
    Chevy Chase and Ethan Embry in Vegas Vacation (1997)
    Chevy Chase and Ethan Embry in Vegas Vacation (1997)

    Top cast

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    Chevy Chase
    Chevy Chase
    • Clark Griswoldas Clark Griswold
    Beverly D'Angelo
    Beverly D'Angelo
    • Ellen Griswoldas Ellen Griswold
    Randy Quaid
    Randy Quaid
    • Cousin Eddieas Cousin Eddie
    Ethan Embry
    Ethan Embry
    • Rusty Griswoldas Rusty Griswold
    Marisol Nichols
    Marisol Nichols
    • Audrey Griswoldas Audrey Griswold
    Miriam Flynn
    Miriam Flynn
    • Cousin Catherineas Cousin Catherine
    Shae D'lyn
    Shae D'lyn
    • Cousin Vickias Cousin Vicki
    Wayne Newton
    Wayne Newton
    • Wayne Newtonas Wayne Newton
    Siegfried Fischbacher
    Siegfried Fischbacher
    • Siegfriedas Siegfried
    • (as Siegfried)
    Roy Horn
    Roy Horn
    • Royas Roy
    • (as Roy)
    Wallace Shawn
    Wallace Shawn
    • Martyas Marty
    Sid Caesar
    Sid Caesar
    • Old Guyas Old Guy
    Julio Oscar Mechoso
    Julio Oscar Mechoso
    • Limo Driveras Limo Driver
    Sly Smith
    Sly Smith
    • Mirage Security Guardas Mirage Security Guard
    Julia Sweeney
    Julia Sweeney
    • Mirage Reception Personas Mirage Reception Person
    Corinna Jones
    Corinna Jones
    • Girl at Blackjack Tableas Girl at Blackjack Table
    • (as Corinna Harney Jones)
    Joe Armeno
    • Roulette Stickmanas Roulette Stickman
    Christie Brinkley
    Christie Brinkley
    • Woman in Ferrarias Woman in Ferrari
    • Director
      • Stephen Kessler
    • Writers
      • Elisa Bell(story) (screenplay)
      • Bob Ducsay(story)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    When Clark Griswold puts his mind to something, we soon realize he hasn't got one. Still, nothing stops him when the vacation bug hits. This time, he's chosen Las Vegas, the new family entertainment capital of America! Chevy Chase returns as bubbly, bumbling Clark in Vegas Vacation, a jokers-are-wild laugh fest including two other stars from past Vacations. Beverly D'Angelo is back as wife Ellen, doting on the guy she calls "Sparky," and Randy Quaid again delights as grubby goof ball Cousin Eddie. Ethan Embry (That Thing You Do!) and screen-debuting Marisol Nichols are Griswold teens who love the round-the-clock nightlife - as long as they don't share it with Mom and Dad! From Seigfried and Roy's extravaganza to a Hoover Dam tour, from cruising to losing (Wallace Shawn as a shifty blackjack dealer) to amorous crooning (Wayne Newton falls for Ellen): watch Clark try to keep family and wallet together! —Anonymous
    slapstick comedyairplanesinging in a carreference to the beach boyssuburb346 more
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Taglines
      • This time the Griswolds are on a roll.
    • Genre
      • Comedy
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for sensuality, language and thematic elements
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Clark tells Rusty and Audrey that he hardly recognizes them anymore. It's a reference to the fact that different actors have played the Griswold in each of the "Vacation" movies.
    • Goofs
      When Clark is missing during the Siegfried and Roy show, Rusty and Ellen have a brief exchange where neither one's lips move.
    • Quotes

      Hoover Dam Guide: Welcome everyone. I am your dam guide, Arnie. Now I'm about to take you through a fully funtional power plant, so please, no one wander off the dam tour and please take all the dam pictures you want. Now are there any dam questions?

      Cousin Eddie: Yeah, where can I get some damn bait?

    • Crazy credits
      The opening credits are played over Clark driving home from work, happily singing along to a Beach Boys tune, driving very carelessly.
    • Connections
      Featured in Paul Williams: Still Alive (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Good Vibrations
      Written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love
      Performed by The Beach Boys
      Courtesy of Capitol Records
      Under license from EMI-Capitol Special Markets

    User reviews123

    Review
    Top review
    Have to admit after 20th viewing that it is good
    I saw this movie when it was first released in the theatres, and thought it was one of the worst films ever made. Since then, whenever this movie comes on TV, I cannot turn it off. What was once like watching a car wreck has become an enjoyable viewing experience that is a very funny experience. Still can't figure out how the daughter grew up Latina but Marisol Nichols is so cute, who cares? Sinatra imitator very funny, as is the seemingly five minutes of silence they hold on the Quaid/Newton bit. Also funny, the server in the buffet "oh you're right, this is chicken WANT SOME!" and Chevy Chase butt-ugly costume.
    helpful•21
    8
    • jbels
    • Aug 26, 2003

    FAQ9

    • What is 'Vegas Vacation' about?
    • Is 'Vegas Vacation' based on a book?
    • Are Rusty and Audrey supposed to be twins?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 14, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • National Lampoon's Vegas Vacation
    • Filming locations
      • Club Paradise - 4416 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Jerry Weintraub Productions
      • National Lampoon
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $25,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $36,400,360
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $12,837,927
      • Feb 17, 1997
    • Gross worldwide
      • $36,400,360
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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