National Lampoon's Vacation
Every summer Chevy Chase takes his family on a little trip. This year he went too far.
ComedyAdventureholidayvacationrelativesroad tripdomestic lifefamily vacationfamily holidayamusement parktheme parkduringcreditsstingertrip
A high-energy family comedy built on escalating mishaps and well-meaning chaos, grounded in genuine affection for its bumbling protagonist and his determined family.
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.
Essence
Ensemble
Chevy Chase
Clark Griswold
Beverly D'Angelo
Ellen Griswold
Anthony Michael Hall
Rusty Griswold
Imogene Coca
Aunt Edna
Randy Quaid
Cousin Eddie
Dana Barron
Audrey Griswold
Eddie Bracken
Roy Walley
Brian Doyle-Murray
Kamp Komfort Clerk
Miriam Flynn
Cousin Catherine
James Keach
Motorcycle Cop
Eugene Levy
Car Salesman
Frank McRae
Grover
Closest match
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Same mood
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Hidden gem
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
