National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation poster
Screenplay John Hughes
Director Jeremiah S. Chechik

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

Comedy1989

Tagline: Yule crack up!

Release Date: 1989-11-30

Duration: 97 minutes

Synopsis

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.

Casting

  • Beverly D'Angelo
    Ellen Griswold
  • Juliette Lewis
    Audrey Griswold
  • Johnny Galecki
    Russell 'Rusty' Griswold
  • Chevy Chase
    Clark Griswold
  • William Hickey
    Uncle Lewis
  • Diane Ladd
    Nora
  • Brian Doyle-Murray
    Frank Shirley
  • Julia Louis-Dreyfus
    Margo Chester
  • Randy Quaid
    Cousin Eddie
  • E.G. Marshall
    Art