National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
“Yule crack up!”
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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| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Now TV Cinema | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Stan | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | — | Google Play Movies |
About National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is a 1989 English-language comedy film directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik. The cast is led by Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Juliette Lewis. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 2700 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation was produced by Hughes Entertainment and Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on November 30, 1989, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $27 million, it went on to gross $75 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jeremiah S. Chechik
- Writers
- John Hughes
- Release date
- November 30, 1989
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $27 million
- Box office
- $75 million
- Production
- Hughes Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation cast & crew
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation was directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik and written by John Hughes.
The cast features 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 Diane Ladd as Nora.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Angelo Badalamenti, cinematography is by Thomas E. Ackerman, and it was produced by John Hughes and Tom Jacobson.
Is National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation worth watching?
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 2,721 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
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Cast of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Chevy Chase
Clark Griswold
Beverly D'Angelo
Ellen Griswold
Juliette Lewis
Audrey Griswold
Johnny Galecki
Rusty Griswold
John Randolph
Clark Griswold Sr.
Diane Ladd
Nora
E.G. Marshall
Art
Doris Roberts
Francis
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Margo Chester
Randy Quaid
Cousin Eddie
Miriam Flynn
Cousin Catherine
Mae Questel
Aunt Bethany
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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation — FAQs
▸Where can I watch National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation in United States?
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation in?
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).
▸What is National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation rated?
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 2,721 ratings.
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