National Lampoon's Vacation
"Every summer Chevy Chase takes his family on a little trip. This year he went too far."
Originally released in 1983. National Lampoon's Vacation is a comedy/adventure film. directed by Harold Ramis.
Starring Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, and Anthony Michael Hall
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 29, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (1,683 votes)
Budget
$15M
Production budget
Box Office
$61.4M
4.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Chevy Chase
as Clark Griswold
Beverly D'Angelo
as Ellen Griswold
Anthony Michael Hall
as Rusty Griswold
Imogene Coca
as Aunt Edna
Randy Quaid
as Cousin Eddie
Dana Barron
as Audrey Griswold
Eddie Bracken
as Roy Walley
Brian Doyle-Murray
as Kamp Komfort Clerk
Miriam Flynn
as Cousin Catherine
James Keach
as Motorcycle Cop
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Revenue
- $61,418,063
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is National Lampoon's Vacation about?
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.
Who directed National Lampoon's Vacation?
National Lampoon's Vacation was directed by Harold Ramis.
How long is National Lampoon's Vacation?
National Lampoon's Vacation has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was National Lampoon's Vacation released?
National Lampoon's Vacation was released on July 29, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in National Lampoon's Vacation?
The main cast of National Lampoon's Vacation includes Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Anthony Michael Hall, Imogene Coca, Randy Quaid.
Is National Lampoon's Vacation worth watching?
National Lampoon's Vacation has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 1,683 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.