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Where to Watch National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) (Legally)

Q: Where can I watch “National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation” legally online?

This page does not provide illegal streaming or downloads. Use the “Where to watch” section to check legal providers for the US and other English-speaking regions.

Yule crack up!

Nov 30, 1989 US 97 min M

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Comedy

Where can I watch “National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation” legally?

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Where to watch “National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation” (1989) legally online? See US options first, with English-region fallbacks.

What to expect (spoiler-free)

Here’s what to expect from “ (1989), without spoilers.

Genre-wise, it leans into Comedy, with a runtime around 97 minutes.

Cast highlights include Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Juliette Lewis, Johnny Galecki.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

squirrel, holiday, boss, rottweiler, christmas tree, vacation, family dinner, neighbor, domestic life, fantasy sequence, lights, christmas

Official trailer

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Plot

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.