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Christmas Vacation

1989
Comedy
1h 37m
The Griswold family's plans for a big family Christmas predictably turn into a big disaster. (imdb)
Directed by:
Jeremiah S. Chechik Jeremiah S. Chechik
Written by:
John Hughes John Hughes
Starring:
Randy Quaid Randy Quaid Beverly D\ Beverly D'Angelo Brian Doyle-Murray Brian Doyle-Murray Julia Louis-Dreyfus Julia Louis-Dreyfus Juliette Lewis Juliette Lewis Diane Ladd Diane Ladd Johnny Galecki Johnny Galecki Doris Roberts Doris Roberts John Randolph John Randolph William Hickey William Hickey Chevy Chase Chevy Chase Mae Questel Mae Questel
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Franchises:
Vacation, National Lampoon
Genre:
Comedy
AKA:
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Country:
USA
Language:
English
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Christmas Vacation

1989
Comedy
1h 37m
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doctor7doctor7
Rated 07 Jan 2009
63
42nd
I guess I didn't find it as great as everyone else as a number of the jokes simply fell flat. However it's not like National Lampoon's latest stuff which is almost all garbage. It's great some fantastic jokes and I absolutely lost it when Chevy Chase simply lets loose about his jerk of a boss in front of his family. The movie is worth seeing for that scene alone.
Rated 07 Jan 2009
martrynmartryn
Rated 13 Dec 2013
72
57th
This doesn't really work very well as a full film. Lots of small scenes when, taken as a whole, fail to do the comedy any justice. The movie didn't flow well, jarringly moving from one segment to another. It's still a decent holiday film, and deserves to be watched, but there are better options available.
Rated 13 Dec 2013
jthuskyjthusky
Rated 16 Apr 2011
79
77th
My personal favorite Christmas comedy. It's a classic, because whether you're watching with extended family or your two best buds, everyone'll laugh their asses off and end up with a smile on their face by the end.
Rated 16 Apr 2011
kasperlKasperL
Rated 27 Dec 2012
55
39th
Brainwashed fans - swayed by a nostalgic rewatch too many, perhaps - believe this to be a quality film. (Heads up: a drinking game has been proved to help non-converts through it.)
Rated 27 Dec 2012
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 24 Dec 2009
95
97th
This is truly one of the funniest films ever. I've probably seen more than any other movie (I watch it probably three times a year every December). I know all the jokes, quips, mannerisms and give-and-takes which are supposed to make this a funny movie and it only adds to my enjoyment of it. Even when I watch it during non-Christmas time I find it hilarious. Once you watch it once odds are you'll be popping it in your DVD player around the 25th of December every year.
Rated 24 Dec 2009
jerkyJerky
Rated 18 Oct 2010
75
93rd
What makes this film a Christmas classic, is that every scene is so easily remembered. Whether it's a touching moment, a ridiculous moment, or a fantasy moment, the movie never gets bogged down by useless filler. Not to mention it has Chevy Chase delivering one of the best rants in film history. So sit back, grab some hot cocoa, stuff your face with cookies and enjoy the hap-hap happiest holiday film since Bing Crosby tap-danced with Danny fucking Kaye!
Rated 18 Oct 2010
cmonsterCMonster
Rated 31 Mar 2011
80
68th
It wishes it was as good a Christmas movie as Die Hard.
Rated 31 Mar 2011
troothTrooth
Rated 19 Nov 2011
63
36th
This is pretty much National Lampoon at their prime, but I don't know if that really says a whole hell of a lot.
Rated 19 Nov 2011
twincinematwincinema
Rated 24 Dec 2017
90
92nd
The perfect Christmas film. It's basically a bunch of loosely-related sketches that combine to make a film about one man's quest to have the perfect Christmas despite continued adversity from others.
Rated 24 Dec 2017
bojanglesBojangles
Rated 03 May 2007
80
91st
That ain't the friggin Christmas star..
Rated 03 May 2007
loservilleloserville
Rated 27 May 2007
83
85th
The best vacation movie, and only movie I go out of my way to watch every single Christmas.
Rated 27 May 2007
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 14 Aug 2007
65
51st
A pretty funny Christmas flick. Chevy's rant over his bonus check is hilarity and Randy Quaid's face is always good for a laugh.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
cinemaasiaCinema_Asia
Rated 26 Dec 2015
60
30th
This is mildly amusing if you want some tv fodder to throw on for the holidays. This was Chevy Chase's last foray into mainstream success before he was relegated to the hollywood shitheap pile. Seeing Chevy Chase get knocked around with boards, staple his hand, and do three stooges-esque type material is worth it I guess. A lot of this is just super dated late 80's slapstick comedy though. The old people jokes and dinner scenes probably made this memorable.
Rated 26 Dec 2015
bbbdBBBD
Rated 14 Aug 2007
88
80th
A must-see every Christmas. The more you watch it, the more you start laughing at the less obvious things. "Why if I had a rubber hose!" Recommended to everyone who celebrates Christmas.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
svicciarellisvicciarelli
Rated 14 Aug 2007
88
68th
A yearly must see. Very funny stuff.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
heandhishairheandhishair
Rated 14 Aug 2007
59
44th
One of my all-time favorite Christmas movies.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
kojilessKojiless
Rated 12 Dec 2016
38
39th
And you thought there wasn't another reason to hate the holidays.
Rated 12 Dec 2016
naetNaet
Rated 12 Mar 2008
20
9th
It didn't age well and Chevy Chase is a dick.
Rated 12 Mar 2008
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 17 Mar 2008
5
44th
Not as good as I remembered
Rated 17 Mar 2008
evranaevrana
Rated 19 Dec 2015
28
6th
It is a pretty nasty for a holiday movie. It was supposed to be a dark comedy but ended up being only dark in my opinion (except the alight house of course).
Rated 19 Dec 2015
jebJeb
Rated 08 Jan 2009
75
57th
Arguably the best National Lampoon movie ever, and one of the best holiday films you could find even still today. Chevy Chase is funny as hell, and who can forget when he curses and swears about his boss?
Rated 08 Jan 2009
msindpndntMsIndpndnt
Rated 23 Jan 2009
25
16th
Not a big fan.
Rated 23 Jan 2009
ryanscoomerRyanscoomer
Rated 21 Apr 2009
40
33rd
My mom loves this movie and would play the VHS every Xmas for years and so I really can't enjoy it anymore, but it was funny the first time I saw it.
Rated 21 Apr 2009
phaedrusphaedrus
Rated 23 Dec 2009
60
38th
It was alright, some terrible slapstick but nice American christmasness
Rated 23 Dec 2009
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 25 Sep 2010
72
86th
I still love the first one but this one is a close second. Has become Christmas tradition in our home.
Rated 25 Sep 2010
ndfan0788NDfan0788
Rated 02 Dec 2010
89
86th
best, most accurate holiday movie of all time. hallelujah, holy shit! where's the tylenol?
Rated 02 Dec 2010
dorkovskyDorkovsky
Rated 21 Dec 2010
4
37th
Another instance of warm childhood memories saving what, in reality, is a by-the-numbers, unfunny comedy.
Rated 21 Dec 2010
paxtonPaxton
Rated 04 Mar 2013
99
98th
If I woke up tomorrow with my head sewn to the carpet, I wouldn't be more surprised than I am now.
Rated 04 Mar 2013
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 27 May 2011
73
36th
Spurts of really funny moments, but mostly just amusing and occasionally embarrassing. The ending just cements the fact that the film doesn't really have the nerve to take some risks.
Rated 27 May 2011
wezzoWezzo
Rated 25 Oct 2011
99
99th
Unfuckwithable. Easily the strongest of the Vacation franchise, it's an irreplacable part of Christmas tradition for me - I can quote it forwards and backwards but it never gets old. Chevy Chase and Randy Quaid are both on top form (that neither would ever regain, alas..)
Rated 25 Oct 2011
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 13 Feb 2012
84
45th
Tradition watchability every Christmas for my household, and why shouldn't it be? Christmas Vacation is outrageous in the gags, which works for the most part, and I like Chevy Chase in these movies. If you haven't seen this, you haven't lived.
Rated 13 Feb 2012
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 12 Dec 2012
75
65th
This actually exceeded my expectations to a ridiculous degree. Chevy Chase is the reason this works. A very funny and charming family comedy and a great christmas film.
Rated 12 Dec 2012
ryan_luedersRyan Lueders
Rated 27 Dec 2012
92
90th
One of the best Christmas movies of all time. I'm not a huge Christmas person but this movie is a must-watch during my holidays. Chase is just so hilarious in this especially some of his classic lines he uses towards his neighbors Todd and Margo. It was also cool to see Big Bang's Johnny Galecki as Rusty. I also loved Juliette Lewis as the daughter. The person that really shined in this was Randy Quaid. He is so perfect in the part he plays. Merry Christmas, $hitters full!
Rated 27 Dec 2012
hojohojo
Rated 12 Dec 2006
75
42nd
Not nearly as good as the other ones.
Rated 12 Dec 2006
cinematicespCinematicESP
Rated 15 Dec 2006
87
77th
A whacky Christmas classic that should be watched every year.
Rated 15 Dec 2006
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 17 Feb 2007
50
35th
Funny.
Rated 17 Feb 2007
murravenerMurravener
Rated 11 Mar 2007
92
93rd
The best in the series, this is one of the funniest holiday movies created, and every year it only gets more funny.
Rated 11 Mar 2007
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 21 Mar 2007
80
60th
Great followup to a classic comedy. Really funny and is the kind of movie you'll ultimately watch many times throughout your life.
Rated 21 Mar 2007
lonewolf2003Lonewolf2003
Rated 31 Dec 2020
68
35th
Enjoyable Christmas comedy
Rated 31 Dec 2020
rdwn29905rdwn29905
Rated 04 Jun 2007
92
91st
another great classic film, chevy's only good one besides caddyshack
Rated 04 Jun 2007
fudgiebfudgieb
Rated 14 Jun 2007
92
79th
Arguable the best of the Vacation series. I've watched it about every year for the past 17, it never gets old. A perfect, modern Christmas film.
Rated 14 Jun 2007
matthias99Matthias99
Rated 12 Jul 2007
89
59th
Another good Christmas movie.
Rated 12 Jul 2007
grimace98grimace98
Rated 29 Jul 2007
60
59th
An ok movie made back when people were just starting to realize that Chevy Chase isn't all that funny.
Rated 29 Jul 2007
velvet_croweVelvet Crowe
Rated 25 Dec 2018
32
25th
A lot of lame slapstick where it's so in your face so often that whatever humor that could stem from it is diminished. The sappy Christmas morals the film preaches doesn't make it much better.
Rated 25 Dec 2018
jfsj513jfsj513
Rated 07 Jan 2014
79
77th
One of the best holiday films.
Rated 07 Jan 2014
uksubsUKSubs
Rated 14 Aug 2007
92
92nd
One of the great holiday movie classics.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
dogbellydogbelly
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
79th
I wish cousin Eddie was in my family.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
bpollettbpollett
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
85th
My favorite Christmas movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
ozymandius10ozymandius10
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
55th
Without a doubt the best of the "vacation" serious (IMO). Randy Quaid is excellent, and Chevy Chase is in his 80s form as well.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
nuotionuotio
Rated 07 Jan 2014
67
87th
This gets better and it's one of the few Christmas films that I can re-watch every couple of years. Some parts are a bit outdated or work more as nostalgia, but most of it still works in this day and age and captures something universal about the holidays. One of Chevy Chase's best and they have a nice chemistry with D'Angelo. I'm not sure if the kidnapping of the boss side plot was really needed, but it does provide a hilarious meltdown scene. It was also nice to see that the kids enjoyed this.
Rated 07 Jan 2014
nyinkartistnyinkartist
Rated 18 Aug 2007
90
66th
I love this movie, we watch it every year. People with a dry sense of humor will love this movie.
Rated 18 Aug 2007
lapierre520lapierre520
Rated 31 Aug 2007
90
73rd
the Best and funniest of the series.
Rated 31 Aug 2007
dustydDustyd
Rated 16 Sep 2007
65
49th
actually, it's the funniest in the series
Rated 16 Sep 2007
shephardShephard
Rated 18 Oct 2007
64
58th
Hilarious classic.
Rated 18 Oct 2007
icarusIcarus
Rated 21 Oct 2007
70
41st
Beverly D'Angelo is the underrated hero of this (playing it hilariously straight even as everyone around her flails for laughs), but overall it doesn't really pick up until Eddie, and then the old aunt and uncle, show up. Eddie places Chase in more of a straight man role, and the ensuing passive aggressive responses suit his style so well (and much better than the falls and slapstick of the earlier portion of the film).
Rated 21 Oct 2007
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 15 Dec 2018
73
61st
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Rated 15 Dec 2018
clark_novaClark Nova
Rated 12 Jan 2014
60
22nd
awww! Randy knew just what Chevy wanted!
Rated 12 Jan 2014
mjvmoviemanMJVmovieMan
Rated 31 Jan 2008
76
72nd
Very funny stuff.
Rated 31 Jan 2008
jstryjstry
Rated 07 Feb 2008
85
75th
Watching this movie is definitely a holiday tradition.
Rated 07 Feb 2008
hellsditchhellsditch
Rated 08 Feb 2008
76
41st
And this is WITH a good deal of bonus points for fuzzy nostalgia. It's not really that well made...or funny. Alot of the almost subversive (I'm reaching with that word, I realize this) humor of the original is replaced with fluff and a surprising amount of sap. But still, I have a weak spot for it and if I happen to flip by TBS in mid-December and it's on, I'll stick with it until the end, almost out of some sort of holiday-mandated duty.
Rated 08 Feb 2008
browncoatBrowncoat
Rated 28 Feb 2008
80
64th
This "good ol' fashioned Griswold family Christmas" film is both cleverly witty and hilariously outrageous in its slapstick; a great combo. I've now seen this film countless times over the years' Christmases and it never gets old.
Rated 28 Feb 2008
ryanfbryanfb
Rated 02 Apr 2008
3
45th
Funny, stereotypical holiday movie.
Rated 02 Apr 2008
mayaMaya
Rated 12 Apr 2008
75
93rd
Old movie, yes. But I laugh like mad everytime I see it. Chevy Chase is hilarious in this one.
Rated 12 Apr 2008
tangvampireTangVampire
Rated 03 Jun 2008
90
60th
Classic.
Rated 03 Jun 2008
rob_ohrob oh!
Rated 21 Jun 2008
90
67th
A must-see EVERY Christmas Season. Chevy Chase is bumble-footed Clark Griswold in this charming, uproarious comedy about a Christmas from hell... with in-laws. A seasonal favorite ranking right along with The Ref and A Christmas Story.
Rated 21 Jun 2008
polsterpolster
Rated 29 Jun 2008
85
66th
Chevy Chase... Yeah, he was amazing at one time. And this was during that time.
Rated 29 Jun 2008
madmanMadMan
Rated 14 Dec 2018
87
58th
Funny and enjoyable Xmas movie. They don't make ones like this anymore.
Rated 14 Dec 2018
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 13 Dec 2015
44
34th
Typical Clark Griswold shenanigans. Funny, more or less, and an excellent example of why you should never have everyone in your family over to your place for the holidays. Somewhere in the middle of John Hughes' very mixed Christmas movie oeuvre.
Rated 13 Dec 2015
mandymandy
Rated 24 Dec 2021
5
18th
Looking a bit dated ( the humour is predictable and unsophisticated) but this is always good fun at Christmas .
Rated 24 Dec 2021
optimusmikeOptimus_mike
Rated 11 Dec 2008
65
40th
I watch this every Christmas and I still have not grown tired of it.
Rated 11 Dec 2008
imthatdingoImThatDingo
Rated 07 Jan 2009
85
82nd
It's not Christmas if you don't have a fried cat!
Rated 07 Jan 2009
irvinejumpirvinejump
Rated 23 Jan 2009
10
6th
One key word in the synopsis that's sums it all up... Predictably
Rated 23 Jan 2009
sodomizerSodomizer
Rated 07 Dec 2015
100
97th
the best christmas movie ever. period.
Rated 07 Dec 2015
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 30 Nov 2013
65
35th
Not perfect, but a true classic. Vintage Chase does slapstick like no other.
Rated 30 Nov 2013
runforrestrunforrest
Rated 14 Mar 2009
70
56th
What's with the "vacation" title, the only time the family goes into a car is when they get a Christmas tree. It is a good movie though, but nowhere near as good as the original.
Rated 14 Mar 2009
nunstranglernunstrangler
Rated 16 Mar 2009
57
35th
The sight gags, although predictable, are sometimes on the mark. Quaid is a standout as the slovenly cousin.
Rated 16 Mar 2009
abunchofcatsABUNCHOFCATS
Rated 29 Apr 2009
83
61st
Yeah it's stupid, but it's fun.
Rated 29 Apr 2009
90sdisasterfilmbuff90sDisasterFilmBuff
Rated 09 Jan 2024
99
94th
Definitely my favorite Christmas movie and is in my top 10 for sure for all movies. This movie is filled with laughs and emotions. It brings me back to my childhood, watching my family during the holidays.
Rated 09 Jan 2024
sopachuco13sopachuco13
Rated 07 Dec 2018
100
96th
Christmas Vacation is a perfect Christmas movie. The story is funny and relateable. It is one of those movies that you can always watch whenever you find it on TV. Not a year goes by that I don't need to watch this movie to get me into the Christmas spirit. Randy Quaid is forever mentioned in my family for being very much like many of the people in the small town my father is from. Chevy Chase is every white suburban father that has ever existed.
Rated 07 Dec 2018
alexshredsAlex_Shreds
Rated 14 May 2015
84
56th
Maybe even better than the original Vacation
Rated 14 May 2015
magdabagmagdabag
Rated 16 Jun 2013
88
71st
I will always have a bit of a soft spot for this film for nostalgic reasons. I love this movie. Along with Elf, the Ron Howard Grinch, and Scrooged, this is one of my favorite holiday movies. I have to watch it at least once a year. Chase is great here and makes a very likable lead, as well as the rest of the Griswold family. Randy Quaid is kind of an insane guy, not unlike his character Cousin Eddy lol. Definitely give this a try if you like holiday comedies. I give 8 squirrels out of 10.
Rated 16 Jun 2013
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 21 Aug 2009
90
80th
We're gonna have the hap-hap-happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby sang with Danny fuckin' Kaye!
Rated 21 Aug 2009
ofterdingenOfterdingen
Rated 22 Aug 2009
60
51st
Sometimes a terrible comedy (lingerie assistent) but some of the more downplayed elements are genuinely funny.
Rated 22 Aug 2009
chemtrailschemtrails
Rated 24 Nov 2009
45
31st
Some dumb skits
Rated 24 Nov 2009
allencp23allencp23
Rated 04 Jan 2024
65
7th
A little slapstick for my tastes. I know a lot of people who would and do like this movie and I would enjoy watching it with them.
Rated 04 Jan 2024
joelwatchesmoviesjoelwatchesmovies
Rated 07 Mar 2015
6
43rd
Something about this Vacation installment's family Christmas/home for the holidays premise grounds and glues it together unlike any of the others, and puts it a step above. Finally solid acting for Russ and Audrey helps too-and with Chase in his best turn as the ambitious and high-strung Clark, and D'Angelo solid again as his pacifier, the family has consistently humourous chemistry dotted with some great quirky cameos that makes great use of the relatable Christmas chaos setting.
Rated 07 Mar 2015
mrandersen10mrandersen10
Rated 05 Mar 2013
65
31st
Not a particularly good movie but there are some genuine lmfao moments.
Rated 05 Mar 2013
rewindrewind
Rated 28 Mar 2010
6
64th
This movie as a rodent in it that drives me up the wall, and I'm not talking about Juliette Lewis for once.
Rated 28 Mar 2010
jay_dubJay Dub
Rated 06 Jun 2010
80
65th
A Christmas tradition that never gets old. It's not the best Vacation movie, but it's damn close.
Rated 06 Jun 2010
taurus1982taurus1982
Rated 09 Apr 2022
94
92nd
Possibly remains the best Christmas comedy of all-time.
Rated 09 Apr 2022
hofschneiderHofschneider
Rated 15 Dec 2016
66
22nd
"Now, that I got my bonus I can tell you: money doesn't matter."
Rated 15 Dec 2016
warrensmwarrensm
Rated 06 Aug 2014
99
93rd
Christmas Vacation is one of 5 sequels in the National Lampoon's Vacation franchise, and it's easily the best one. It may not eclipse the first Vacation movie, but with its holiday theme, it stands on its own. It's a timeless classic that continues to hold up today, and it has managed to stand as one of the best Christmas movies, as well as one of the funniest movies of all-time.
Rated 06 Aug 2014
chemical404chemical404
Rated 26 Dec 2011
50
38th
This movie never was a part of holiday programming in my country, so unlike for many other people here it holds no nostalgic value for me. There are a few laughs to be had, but this National Lampoon's type of humor is a bit too mean and simple for my taste. I never liked Chevy Chase either. Consumerism is one of the most important family values in this film.
Rated 26 Dec 2011
roofsrunnerroofs_runner
Rated 05 Jan 2012
75
46th
This film for is like Home Alone for me - essential for every Christmas and New Year.
Rated 05 Jan 2012
mistersplicemistersplice
Rated 08 Jan 2012
75
77th
7+ highly recommended
Rated 08 Jan 2012
naurunauru
Rated 04 Feb 2012
24
17th
The worst of the Vacation movies. This film really is not funny at all. Way too much reliance on slapstick, with hardly any clever situational comedy, and the casting of the kids is a disaster in this one (why didn't they stick with the kids from European Vacation, which were excellent?). This is an extremely poor follow-up to the vastly superior European Vacation.
Rated 04 Feb 2012
fenixdownfenixdown
Rated 05 Dec 2017
50
9th
Dumb.
Rated 05 Dec 2017
soixistSoixist
Rated 30 Mar 2021
77
53rd
Good, family movie.
Rated 30 Mar 2021
walkearthwalkearth
Rated 06 Sep 2017
25
8th
I seriously don't understand why these films are so widely loved, could be a cultural thing. Slapstick is a genre that never fails to make me wonder what its artistic and/or entertaining qualities actually are - it has always felt to me like a cop out instead of writing quality comedy (which is damn hard), a silent-era relic (works in theater, however). When slapstick goes hand in hand with unrealistic scenarios that fail to hit any comedic notes it starts to look like B-movie material to me.
Rated 06 Sep 2017
adamj1982adamj1982
Rated 20 Nov 2012
78
75th
This is a yearly viewing at my house.
Rated 20 Nov 2012

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