Quick Info
- Year
- 1989
- Director
- Jeremiah S. Chechik
- Duration
- 97 min
- Language
- EN
- Country
- US
- Budget
- $27M
- Box Office
- $75M
External Ratings
IMDb7.2
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes72%
📺 Where to Watch
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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Our Rating
7.4/10
7.3/10
7.4/10
7.2/10
7/10
6.8/10
Overview
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.
Rating Breakdown
Story
7.3
Acting
7.4
Direction
7.2
Cinematography
7
Music
6.8
✓Pros
- Strong direction
- Compelling story
- Great performances
✕Cons
- Slow pacing in some scenes
- Requires close attention
