National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik
Starring Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Juliette Lewis, Johnny Galecki, John Randolph, Diane Ladd, E.G. Marshall, Doris Roberts, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Randy Quaid
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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.
- Original language
- English
- Screenplay
- John Hughes
- Music
- Angelo Badalamenti
- Cinematography
- Thomas E. Ackerman, Eric Engler
- Cast
- Johnny Galecki, John Randolph, Diane Ladd, E.G. Marshall, Doris Roberts, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Randy Quaid, Miriam Flynn, Mae Questel
Updated July 22, 2026
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