National Lampoon's European Vacation
“For over two thousand years, Europe has survived many great disasters. Now for the real test. Chevy Chase & his family are coming from America!”
The Griswolds win a vacation to Europe on a game show, and so pack their bags for the continent. They do their best to catch the flavor of Europe, but they just don't know how to be be good tourists. Besides, they have trouble taking holidays in countries where they CAN speak the language.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
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| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About National Lampoon's European Vacation
National Lampoon's European Vacation is a 1985 English-language adventure and comedy film directed by Amy Heckerling. The cast is led by Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Dana Hill. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 1000 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
National Lampoon's European Vacation was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on July 25, 1985, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $17 million, it went on to gross $49 million worldwide.
- Director
- Amy Heckerling
- Writers
- John Hughes, Robert Klane
- Release date
- July 25, 1985
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $17 million
- Box office
- $49 million
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures
National Lampoon's European Vacation cast & crew
National Lampoon's European Vacation was directed by Amy Heckerling and written by John Hughes and Robert Klane.
The cast features Chevy Chase as Clark Griswold, Beverly D'Angelo as Ellen Griswold, Dana Hill as Audrey Griswold, Jason Lively as Rusty Griswold, Victor Lanoux as Thief, and Eric Idle as The Bike Rider.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Charles Fox, cinematography is by Robert Paynter, and it was produced by Matty Simmons.
Is National Lampoon's European Vacation worth watching?
National Lampoon's European Vacation holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 1,001 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy adventure and comedy, National Lampoon's European Vacation is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch National Lampoon's European Vacation
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Cast of National Lampoon's European Vacation
Chevy Chase
Clark Griswold
Beverly D'Angelo
Ellen Griswold
Dana Hill
Audrey Griswold
Jason Lively
Rusty Griswold
Victor Lanoux
Thief
Eric Idle
The Bike Rider
John Astin
Kent
Paul Bartel
Mr. Froeger
Maureen Lipman
Lady in the Bed
Willy Millowitsch
Fritz Spritz
Mel Smith
Hotel Manager
Moon Unit Zappa
Rusty's California Girl
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National Lampoon's European Vacation — FAQs
▸Where can I watch National Lampoon's European Vacation in United States?
National Lampoon's European 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 European Vacation in?
National Lampoon's European Vacation is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is National Lampoon's European Vacation?
National Lampoon's European Vacation runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is National Lampoon's European Vacation rated?
National Lampoon's European Vacation is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 1,001 ratings.
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