National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
1989, English. Directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik.
Yule crack up!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- Jeremiah S. ChechikDirector
- Chevy ChaseClark Griswold
- Beverly D'AngeloEllen Griswold
- Juliette LewisAudrey Griswold
- Johnny GaleckiRusty Griswold
- John RandolphClark Griswold Sr.
- Diane LaddNora
- E.G. MarshallArt
- Doris RobertsFrancis
- Julia Louis-DreyfusMargo Chester
- Randy QuaidCousin Eddie
- Miriam FlynnCousin Catherine
- Mae QuestelAunt Bethany
Details
- Released
- 30 November 1989
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Hughes
- Budget
- $27M
- Box office
- $75M
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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation: quick answers
What should I watch before National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?
Watch National Lampoon's Vacation (1983) and National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985) first.
What comes after National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?
Next in the series: Vegas Vacation (1997).
Is National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 2,848 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation on?
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?
If you liked National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, try Christmas with the Kranks, A Merry Friggin' Christmas, Scrooged.
Who directed National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) was directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik and stars Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Juliette Lewis.