National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

1h 37m · 1989 · Directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik · 3.5 / 5 on Letterboxd

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) runs 1h 37m, directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Comedy

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