Where can I watch National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)?

In US, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation worth watching?

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.

Who stars in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation stars Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Juliette Lewis, Johnny Galecki and John Randolph.

When was National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation released?

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.

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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989): cast, story & where to watch

1989 · Film · ★ 7.2

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation poster

Released in 1989, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is a comedy film directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik, running about 97 minutes. “Yule crack up.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation stars Chevy Chase as Clark Griswold, Beverly D'Angelo as Ellen Griswold, Juliette Lewis as Audrey Griswold and Johnny Galecki as Russell 'Rusty' Griswold, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $71.3M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation page.

If you liked it. Fans of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)?: In US, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation worth watching?: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation stars Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Juliette Lewis, Johnny Galecki and John Randolph.
When was National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation released?: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.