National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)

  • PG-13
  • 12/01/1989 (US)
  • Comedy
  • 1h 37m

Yule crack up!

Overview

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.

Jeremiah S. Chechik

Director

John Hughes

Screenplay

Cast

Chevy Chase's headshot

Chevy Chase

Clark Griswold
Beverly D'Angelo's headshot

Beverly D'Angelo

Ellen Griswold
Juliette Lewis's headshot

Juliette Lewis

Audrey Griswold
Johnny Galecki's headshot

Johnny Galecki

Russell 'Rusty' Griswold
John Randolph's headshot

John Randolph

Clark, Sr.
Diane Ladd's headshot

Diane Ladd

Nora
E.G. Marshall's headshot

E.G. Marshall

Art
Doris Roberts's headshot

Doris Roberts

Francis

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