Christmas Vacation (National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation) (1989)

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Directed by

Jeremiah S. Chechik

Starring (View all)

Clark

Ellen

Audrey

Rusty

Clark, Sr.

Nora

Art

Francis

Written by

John Hughes

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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation - Trailer

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Christmas Shopping - Clark W. Griswold Style

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Cousin Eddie and Snot - Christmas Vacation (5/10) Movie CLIP (1989) HD

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6 years, 9 months ago at Mar 16 18:30

The Flagship

2 votes

Classic family fun.

This is one of the imperative films that I watch every single christmas and it never gets old. Contrary to the bemoaning of the TV christmas film schedule that I hear from my family, I pray that this classic is shown every year. It encapsulates the mood of christmas perfectly for me.

Chevy Chase and his band of SNL men are perhaps my favourite acto... read more

National Lampoon's Christmas Classic!!!

3 years, 11 months ago at Dec 23 21:35

PvtCaboose91

2 votes

"Where do you think you're going? Nobody's leaving. Nobody's walking out on this fun, old-fashioned family Christmas. No, no. We're all in this together. This is a full-blown, four-alarm holiday emergency here. We're gonna press on, and we're gonna have the hap, hap, happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby tap-danced with Danny fucking Kaye. And when Santa squeezes his fat white ass down that chimney... read more

Very wacky Christmas film!

3 years, 10 months ago at Jan 24 3:44

SJMJ91

1 vote

I wasn't interested at first in seeing this film because it just seemed like a waste but a good friend really wanted to watch it so I did. When I did see it, I was blown away by how good it turned out to be. The comedy was often rather silly because of all the mistakes Clark makes. Also, it was rather clever because some of those things could have happened normally especially when under pressure. ... read more

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Website: http://www.amazon.com/dp/6304698658

It's Christmas time 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.

Release date: 1 December 1989
UPC: 085391188926

Christmas (22), Comedy (20), Family (12), 1980s (11), Holiday (11), 1989 (10), Sequel (10), Vacation (7), Dysfunctional Family (7), Christmas Tree (5), Shopping (5), (5), Christmas Bonus (4), Obscene Finger Gesture (4), Turkey (4), Boss (4), Family Gathering (4), Christmas Lights (3), Third Part (3), Humour (3)

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"Most Christmassy Moment: Clark gets the best Christmas show on the street, by virtue of a methane explosion propelling his decorations into the sky."

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"In this third installment of the Vacation series, the adventures the Griswolds continues during the time of gift-giving and carefree carolling. And in keeping with their family tradition, they find that no matter what season it is, their luck is always gonna be bad. Yuletide holiday merriment & cheer from back during a period when Chevy Chase was considered to be cooler than Santa Clause. Not to mention, this was also a time when he was actually, believe it or not, kinda funny. "

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