National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation(1989)
“Yule crack up!”
Overview
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.
Director
Jeremiah S. Chechik
Studio
Hughes Entertainment
Budget
$27M
Revenue
$75M
Cast
Chevy Chase
as Clark Griswold
Beverly D'Angelo
as Ellen Griswold
Juliette Lewis
as Audrey Griswold
Johnny Galecki
as Rusty Griswold
John Randolph
as Clark Griswold Sr.
Diane Ladd
as Nora
E.G. Marshall
as Art
Doris Roberts
as Francis
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
as Margo Chester
Randy Quaid
as Cousin Eddie
Miriam Flynn
as Cousin Catherine
Mae Questel
as Aunt Bethany
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1989
Runtime
1h 37m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$27M
Box Office
$75M
Production Companies
Hughes Entertainment • Warner Bros. Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?▼
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What is National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation about?▼
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.
Who directed National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?▼
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation was directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik and released in 1989. It is a comedy film.
How long is National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?▼
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
Who stars in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?▼
The cast of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation includes Chevy Chase as Clark Griswold, Beverly D'Angelo as Ellen Griswold, Juliette Lewis as Audrey Griswold, Johnny Galecki as Rusty Griswold, John Randolph as Clark Griswold Sr. and more.
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