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National Lampoon's European Vacation

PG-1319851h 35mAmy Heckerling
IMDb 6.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 37% · Metacritic 47

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"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.

AdventureComedy
London, EnglandChaosGame ShowVacationSequelTravelFamily VacationEiffel Tower, ParisMarriage ProblemsInterrupted Vacation

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Frequently asked questions

What is National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985) about?

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.

Who stars in National Lampoon's European Vacation?

National Lampoon's European Vacation stars Chevy Chase (Clark Griswold), Beverly D'Angelo (Ellen Griswold), Dana Hill (Audrey Griswold), Jason Lively (Rusty Griswold), Victor Lanoux (Thief). The film was directed by Amy Heckerling.

How long is National Lampoon's European Vacation?

National Lampoon's European Vacation has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1985. It is rated PG-13.

Is National Lampoon's European Vacation worth watching?

National Lampoon's European Vacation holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 37. Fans of Adventure, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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