National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985)

  • PG-13
  • 07/25/1985 (US)
  • Adventure, Comedy, Romance
  • 1h 35m

For over two thousand years, Europe has survived many great disasters. Now for the real test. Chevy Chase & his family are coming from America!

Overview

The Griswalds 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.

John Hughes

Screenplay

Amy Heckerling

Director

Robert Klane

Screenplay

Cast

Chevy Chase's headshot

Chevy Chase

Clark Griswold
Beverly D'Angelo's headshot

Beverly D'Angelo

Ellen Griswold
Dana Hill's headshot

Dana Hill

Audrey Griswold
Jason Lively's headshot

Jason Lively

Russell 'Rusty' Griswold
Eric Idle's headshot

Eric Idle

The Bike Rider
William Zabka's headshot

William Zabka

Jack
John Astin's headshot

John Astin

Kent
Mel Smith's headshot

Mel Smith

Hotel Manager

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