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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

1989-11-30 · 97 min · ★ 7.2

Comedy

It's Christmastime, 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.

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Directors
Jeremiah S. Chechik
Production companies
Hughes Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 27,000,000
Revenue
USD 74,542,088

Top Cast

Chevy ChaseChevy ChaseClark Griswold
Beverly D'AngeloBeverly D'AngeloEllen Griswold
Juliette LewisJuliette LewisAudrey Griswold
Johnny GaleckiJohnny GaleckiRusty Griswold
John RandolphJohn RandolphClark Griswold Sr.
Diane LaddDiane LaddNora
E.G. MarshallE.G. MarshallArt
Doris RobertsDoris RobertsFrancis
Julia Louis-DreyfusJulia Louis-DreyfusMargo Chester
Randy QuaidRandy QuaidCousin Eddie
Miriam FlynnMiriam FlynnCousin Catherine
Mae QuestelMae QuestelAunt Bethany
Nicholas GuestNicholas GuestTodd Chester
Cody BurgerRocky
Ellen Hamilton LatzenEllen Hamilton LatzenRuby Sue
William HickeyWilliam HickeyUncle Lewis
Sam McMurraySam McMurrayBill
Nicolette ScorseseNicolette ScorseseMary
Keith MacKechnieKeith MacKechnieDelivery Boy
Brian Doyle-MurrayBrian Doyle-MurrayFrank Shirley

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