National Lampoon's Vacation

Where to Watch National Lampoon's Vacation (1983) (Legally)

Every summer Chevy Chase takes his family on a little trip. This year he went too far.
Jul 29, 1983 US 99 min M
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Comedy Adventure
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1983), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

Genre-wise, it leans into Comedy, Adventure, with a runtime around 99 minutes.

Cast highlights include Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Anthony Michael Hall, Imogene Coca.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

holiday, vacation, relatives, road trip, domestic life, family vacation, family holiday, amusement park, theme park, duringcreditsstinger, trip

Official trailer

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Plot

Clark Griswold is on a quest to take his family to the Walley World theme park for a vacation, but things don't go exactly as planned.

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Main cast

Chevy Chase
Chevy Chase
as Clark Griswold
Beverly D'Angelo
Beverly D'Angelo
as Ellen Griswold
Anthony Michael Hall
Anthony Michael Hall
as Rusty Griswold
Imogene Coca
Imogene Coca
as Aunt Edna
Randy Quaid
Randy Quaid
as Cousin Eddie
Dana Barron
Dana Barron
as Audrey Griswold
Eddie Bracken
Eddie Bracken
as Roy Walley
Brian Doyle-Murray
Brian Doyle-Murray
as Kamp Komfort Clerk
Miriam Flynn
Miriam Flynn
as Cousin Catherine
James Keach
James Keach
as Motorcycle Cop