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Vacation

  • 2015
  • R
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
127K
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POPULARITY
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Christina Applegate, Ed Helms, Skyler Gisondo, and Steele Stebbins in Vacation (2015)
Following in his father's footsteps and hoping for some much-needed family bonding, a grown-up Rusty Griswold surprises his wife, Debbie, and their two sons with a cross-country trip back to America's "favorite family fun park," Walley World.
Play trailer2:34
39 Videos
99+ Photos
Road TripSlapstickAdventureComedy

Rusty Griswold takes his own family on a road trip to "Walley World" in order to spice things up with his wife and reconnect with his sons.Rusty Griswold takes his own family on a road trip to "Walley World" in order to spice things up with his wife and reconnect with his sons.Rusty Griswold takes his own family on a road trip to "Walley World" in order to spice things up with his wife and reconnect with his sons.

  • Directors
    • John Francis Daley
    • Jonathan Goldstein
  • Writers
    • Jonathan Goldstein
    • John Francis Daley
    • John Hughes
  • Stars
    • Ed Helms
    • Christina Applegate
    • Skyler Gisondo
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    127K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,529
    696
    • Directors
      • John Francis Daley
      • Jonathan Goldstein
    • Writers
      • Jonathan Goldstein
      • John Francis Daley
      • John Hughes
    • Stars
      • Ed Helms
      • Christina Applegate
      • Skyler Gisondo
    • 448User reviews
    • 238Critic reviews
    • 34Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations total

    Videos39

    Trailer #3
    Trailer 2:34
    Trailer #3
    Meet The Prancer
    Clip 1:16
    Meet The Prancer
    Meet The Prancer
    Clip 1:16
    Meet The Prancer
    Favorite Way To Start The Day
    Clip 0:45
    Favorite Way To Start The Day
    Apologize To Your Brother
    Clip 1:03
    Apologize To Your Brother
    Griswold Springs
    Clip 1:11
    Griswold Springs
    Were Driving To Walley World
    Clip 1:00
    Were Driving To Walley World

    Photos177

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    Ed Helms
    Ed Helms
    • Rusty Griswold
    Christina Applegate
    Christina Applegate
    • Debbie Griswold
    Skyler Gisondo
    Skyler Gisondo
    • James Griswold
    Steele Stebbins
    Steele Stebbins
    • Kevin Griswold
    Chris Hemsworth
    Chris Hemsworth
    • Stone Crandall
    Leslie Mann
    Leslie Mann
    • Audrey Crandall
    Chevy Chase
    Chevy Chase
    • Clark Griswold
    Beverly D'Angelo
    Beverly D'Angelo
    • Ellen Griswold
    Charlie Day
    Charlie Day
    • Chad
    Catherine Missal
    Catherine Missal
    • Adena
    Ron Livingston
    Ron Livingston
    • Ethan
    Norman Reedus
    Norman Reedus
    • Trucker
    Keegan-Michael Key
    Keegan-Michael Key
    • Jack Peterson
    Regina Hall
    Regina Hall
    • Nancy Peterson
    Emyri Crutchfield
    Emyri Crutchfield
    • Sheila Peterson
    • (as E'myri Crutchfield)
    Alkoya Brunson
    Alkoya Brunson
    • Gary Peterson
    Nick Kroll
    Nick Kroll
    • Colorado Cop
    Tim Heidecker
    Tim Heidecker
    • Utah Cop
    • Directors
      • John Francis Daley
      • Jonathan Goldstein
    • Writers
      • Jonathan Goldstein
      • John Francis Daley
      • John Hughes
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Randy Quaid couldn't reprise his role as Cousin Eddie, due to his arrest involving a house payment dispute. Quaid currently lives in Vermont. His character does get a mention.
    • Goofs
      The Griswolds are shown in a motel in Holbrook, Arizona when Rusty and Debbie decide to "sneak out" to the Four Corners Monument. Four Corners is over 200 miles from Holbrook.
    • Quotes

      Rusty Griswold: If Vin Diesel can do it, so can I!

    • Crazy credits
      In both the opening and closing credits, vacation photos are showed that are partially obscured. Whatever is covering part of the photo is moved away, usually revealing a humorous twist.
    • Connections
      Featured in Late Night with Seth Meyers: Ed Helms/Alison Bechdel/Fun Home/Brad Wilk (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Holiday Road
      Written and Performed by Lindsey Buckingham

      Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.

      By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

    User reviews448

    Featured review
    8/10

    Take a break

    Most importantly: relax. Take it easy (as the song goes). But do not watch this, if you are easily offended. It really goes out there and language wise, it does not only cross the line, it catapults over it, with a vicious grin on its face. If you know you can't handle that, better save your money and time.

    For those familiar with the original (it's been too long since I last saw it), there are a few throwbacks, most of which surely can be read here. They are nice and as "tasteful" as they can be expected to be in a movie, that really takes no prisoners. And I only watched the version that was shown in cinemas. I can only imagine where they probably will go in an extended version (that's surely happening, right? If not at least many deleted scenes and outtakes, with more "fun" - for those who liked it). Also many jokes throughout the credits, that will either delight you or annoy you more - depending on how you liked the movie
    • kosmasp
    • Oct 18, 2015
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 29, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Instagram
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Vacaciones
    • Filming locations
      • Six Flags Over Georgia - 7561 Six Flags Parkway, Austell, Georgia, USA(Wally World / Roller Coaster)
    • Production companies
      • New Line Cinema
      • RatPac-Dune Entertainment
      • BenderSpink
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $31,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $58,884,188
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $14,681,108
      • Aug 2, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $107,228,221
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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