National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Movie Information

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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Rating of
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.

Rating of
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.

Rating of
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
Chris Kavan
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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.

Taz
Taz
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Taz - wrote on 2012-11-26 09:08

I defy the&nbsp ;general consensus&n bsp;that A Christmas Story is the best Christmas movie. Christmas Vacation is hands down my favorite Christmas movie to watch.

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