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National Lampoon's Vacation

R19831h 39mHarold Ramis
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 94% · Metacritic 55

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"Every summer Chevy Chase takes his family on a little trip. This year he went too far."

Clark Griswold is on a quest to take his family to the Walley World theme park for a vacation, but things don't go exactly as planned.

ComedyAdventure
HolidayVacationRelativesRoad TripDomestic LifeFamily VacationFamily HolidayAmusement ParkTheme ParkDuringcreditsstinger

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Frequently asked questions

What is National Lampoon's Vacation (1983) about?

Clark Griswold is on a quest to take his family to the Walley World theme park for a vacation, but things don't go exactly as planned.

Who stars in National Lampoon's Vacation?

National Lampoon's Vacation stars Chevy Chase (Clark Griswold), Beverly D'Angelo (Ellen Griswold), Anthony Michael Hall (Rusty Griswold), Imogene Coca (Aunt Edna), Randy Quaid (Cousin Eddie). The film was directed by Harold Ramis.

How long is National Lampoon's Vacation?

National Lampoon's Vacation has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1983. It is rated R.

Is National Lampoon's Vacation worth watching?

National Lampoon's Vacation holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 94. Fans of Comedy, Adventure are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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