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Vegas Vacation

  • 19971997
  • PGPG
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
51K
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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
5.9/10
51K
YOUR RATING
    • Stephen Kessler
    • Elisa Bell(story)
    • Bob Ducsay(story)
  • Stars
    • Chevy Chase
    • Beverly D'Angelo
    • Randy Quaid
    • Stephen Kessler
    • Elisa Bell(story)
    • Bob Ducsay(story)
  • Stars
    • Chevy Chase
    • Beverly D'Angelo
    • Randy Quaid
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 139User reviews
    • 46Critic reviews
    • 20Metascore
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    Videos2

    Vegas Vacation
    Trailer 2:12
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    Trailer 0:31
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    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)

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    Chevy Chase
    Chevy Chase
    • Clark Griswold
    Beverly D'Angelo
    Beverly D'Angelo
    • Ellen Griswold
    Randy Quaid
    Randy Quaid
    • Cousin Eddie
    Ethan Embry
    Ethan Embry
    • Rusty Griswold
    Marisol Nichols
    Marisol Nichols
    • Audrey Griswold
    Miriam Flynn
    Miriam Flynn
    • Cousin Catherine
    Shae D'lyn
    Shae D'lyn
    • Cousin Vicki
    Wayne Newton
    Wayne Newton
    • Wayne Newton
    Siegfried Fischbacher
    Siegfried Fischbacher
    • Siegfried
    • (as Siegfried)
    Roy Horn
    Roy Horn
    • Roy
    • (as Roy)
    Wallace Shawn
    Wallace Shawn
    • Marty
    Sid Caesar
    Sid Caesar
    • Old Guy
    Julio Oscar Mechoso
    Julio Oscar Mechoso
    • Limo Driver
    Sly Smith
    Sly Smith
    • Mirage Security Guard
    Julia Sweeney
    Julia Sweeney
    • Mirage Reception Person
    Corinna Jones
    Corinna Jones
    • Girl at Blackjack Table
    • (as Corinna Harney Jones)
    Joe Armeno
    • Roulette Stickman
    Christie Brinkley
    Christie Brinkley
    • Woman in Ferrari
      • Stephen Kessler
      • Elisa Bell(story) (screenplay)
      • Bob Ducsay(story)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    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 kids 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 end credits list Sid Caesar's character as the generic title of "old man", even though the character is given a proper name, Mr. Ellis, in the film.
    • 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 reviews139

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    It's funny, not smart.
    I can honestly say that I am one of the few "Vacation" lovers that found "Vegas Vacation" really entertaining.

    I've found out that most people dislike this movie because of the writing or perhaps the actors. Here's an insider tip to help you get through this hilarious film: DON'T THINK OF IT AS A MOVIE SET OUT TO MAKE A POINT ABOUT SOMETHING. IT IS MEANT TO MAKE YOU LAUGH, AND THAT'S ABOUT IT. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.

    Okay, the accomplished part is from my point of view. I've seen a number of pointless films. Especially in the past year or so. Anyway, this IS a movie with a dumb story line to go off of. I'll admit to that. But I think that it is filled with clever and hysterical situations. Yeah, yeah, that is just my opinion and nobody really cares, but just deal with me here.

    Chevy Chase and Beverly DeAngelo reprise their roles as the quirky yet lovable Griswolds. Marisol Nichols gives an alright performance as Audrey. But Ethan Embry is extremely funny as Rusty. Randy Quaid is, as always, hilarious as Cousin Eddie. The whole cast is great.

    The problems that each of the Griswold members run into are creative and amusing. Clarke with his inability to stop gambling. Ellen with her semi-obsession with Wayne Newton. Rusty with his wanting to gamble but more importantly, his lucky streak with the four cars that he wins. And Audrey with her dancing career ready to take off. All of them are good.

    So, like I've said, this movie was meant to be funny and it was. Some intelligent writing was put into it but not a whole lot. That's fine. I enjoyed it, and I'm probably alone on that one.
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    • llihilloh
    • Dec 26, 2000

    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)
      • United States
      • English
    • Also known as
    • Filming locations
      • Club Paradise - 4416 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Jerry Weintraub Productions
      • National Lampoon
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    • 1 hour 33 minutes
      • Color
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS

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