1989 • PG-13 • 1h 37m • English

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

ComedyLight and funnyFeel-goodComfort watch

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.

Certified PG-13 — fine to watch with family.

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Ratings & WatchWise score

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WatchWise Score

67/100

★★★½☆

2,766 votes across 1 source

TMDB

7.2/10

Equals 72/100 · 2,766 votes

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Blended from TMDB 72 (100% weight); shrunk toward a 62 baseline by 2,766 total votes. Not a plain average: sources are weighted by reliability and vote count, and thin evidence is pulled toward the catalogue baseline.

· An older title — pacing and style may feel dated.

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Commercial verdict

Hit

Comfortably recovered its budget worldwide.

Estimated budget: ₹227 cr

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

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