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198399 minComedy, Adventure

National Lampoon's Vacation

Is National Lampoon's Vacation a Hit or Flop?

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Is National Lampoon's Vacation worth watching? With a rating of 7.098/10, this Comedy, Adventure film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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National Lampoon's Vacation 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.

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Top Cast

Chevy Chase
Chevy ChaseClark Griswold
Beverly D'Angelo
Beverly D'AngeloEllen Griswold
Anthony Michael Hall
Anthony Michael HallRusty Griswold
Imogene Coca
Imogene CocaAunt Edna
Randy Quaid
Randy QuaidCousin Eddie
Dana Barron
Dana BarronAudrey Griswold
Eddie Bracken
Eddie BrackenRoy Walley
Brian Doyle-Murray
Brian Doyle-MurrayKamp Komfort Clerk
Miriam Flynn
Miriam FlynnCousin Catherine
James Keach
James KeachMotorcycle Cop

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is National Lampoon's Vacation worth watching?

Yes, National Lampoon's Vacation is definitely worth watching! With a rating of 7.098/10, it's highly recommended for fans of Comedy, Adventure movies.

Is National Lampoon's Vacation hit or flop?

Based on audience ratings (7.098/10), National Lampoon's Vacation is considered a hit among viewers.

What genre is National Lampoon's Vacation?

National Lampoon's Vacation is a Comedy, Adventure movie that 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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Critic Reviews

r96skFeb 4, 2025
★ 7

'National Lampoon’s Vacation' is a little underwhelming, I thought it was going to be more amusing than it is, though I think there's enough to it that's worth watching. The fun ending with John Candy is what probably nudges this into the rating that I've given. Chevy Chase is at the forefront of the humour, as anticipated. I would've liked him to a bit more of a bumbling mess than he is, a more dumbed down deadpan delivery would've been more funny. He is shown as an idiot, but not as much as one as the character actually is. Beverly D'Angelo is good alongside Chase. The kid actors, which notably includes Anthony Michael Hall, are fairly solid in this movie too. The earlier mentioned Candy is alright, he has obviously done far better, and there is also an appearance from Eugene Levy, albeit a fairly tiny one.