Movie Information
Overall Rank: 822
Average Rating: 2.9/4
# of Ratings: 487
Theatrical Release Date: 12/01/1989
Blu-ray/DVD Release Date: 11/03/2009
Language: English
Genre: Comedy, Family
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Jeremiah S. Chechik
Actors: Chevy Chase, Juliette Lewis, Beverly D'Angelo, Randy Quaid, Johnny Galecki, E.G. Marshall
Plot: The Griswold clan comes together to celebrate the yuletide, but in typical fashion, nothing seems to go right for the family. -- Chris Kavan
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3/4
Matthew Brady - wrote on 12/25/2023
You must give it to Clark Griswold, he did everything to make the perfect Christmas for his family, despite having the worst luck of all time.
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3/4
Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 11/04/2023
It may not be the best "Vacation," but it is one of the best comedy sequels. And a beloved 80s gem that highlights Chevy Chase and writer John Hughes as two of the most invaluable comedy icons of the decade.
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2/4
Indyfreak - wrote on 12/25/2019
Chevy Chase is immediately likable as the hapless Griswold patriarch. There’s some fun sight gags and a couple touching nostalgic moments. The thing is that most unfortunate is that the movie is very predictable now. It’s actually pretty standard for the Christmas comedy storyline now.
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Chris Kavan - wrote on 2012-11-26 22:13
I agree that Christmas Vacation is an excellent film but nothing can replace A Christmas Story on my top Christmas film list. But, I will say, it's a very close decision. I think it's a generation thing - for the longest time I bet It's a Wonderful Life was just about everyone's favorite movie.I'm also partial the the original Grinch and Rudolph animated films - even A Charlie Brown Christmas is great for nostalgia.