National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
“Yule crack up!”
1989•PG-13•1h 37m•7.2•Released
Comedy
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.
Director
Jeremiah S. Chechik
Writer
John Hughes
Budget
$27M
Revenue
$75M
Languages
English
Studio
Hughes Entertainment
Cast
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
Nicholas Guest
Todd Chester
Cody Burger
Rocky
Ellen Hamilton Latzen
Ruby Sue
Production
Company
Hughes Entertainment
Company
Warner Bros. Pictures
Producer
John Hughes
Producer
Tom Jacobson
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