National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Movie
1989
PG-13
1 HOUR 37 MINS
Holiday
Comedy
The Griswold family’s plans for a big Christmas celebration predictably turn into a disastrous but humorous series of events as they deal with unexpected guests and mishaps.
Cast & Crew
Chevy Chase Clark Wilhelm Griswold, Jr.
Beverly D'Angelo Ellen Griswold
Randy Quaid Cousin Eddie Johnson
Diane Ladd Nora Griswold
John Randolph Clark Wilhelm Griswold, Sr.
E.G. Marshall Art Smith
Doris Roberts Frances Smith
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Margo Chester
Mae Questel Aunt Bethany
William Hickey Uncle Lewis
Brian Doyle Murray Mr. Frank Shirley
Juliette Lewis Audrey Griswold
Johnny Galecki Russell 'Rusty' Griswold
Nicholas Guest Todd Chester
Miriam Flynn Cousin Catherine Johnson
Ellen Hamilton Latzen Cousin Ruby Sue Johnson
Jeremiah S. Chechik Director
John Hughes Writer
William S. Beasley Associate Producer
Mauri Syd Gayton Associate Producer
John Hughes Producer
Tom Jacobson Producer
Matty Simmons Executive Producer
Ramey E. Ward Associate Producer
Daniel Grodnik Executive Producer
Angelo Badalamenti Original Music
Thomas E. Ackerman Cinematography
Gerald B. Greenberg Film Editing
Risa Bramon Garcia Casting
Michael A. Stevenson Film Editing
Billy Hopkins Casting
Beala Neel Art Director
Lisa Fischer Set Decoration
Michael Kaplan Costume Design
Stephen Marsh Production Design
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Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Friday, November 21
The Griswolds (Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo) spend the holiday in a garish way.
Saturday, November 22
The Griswolds (Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo) spend the holiday in a garish way.
Thursday, November 27
The Griswolds (Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo) spend the holiday in a garish way.
Friday, November 28
The Griswolds (Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo) spend the holiday in a garish way.
Saturday, November 29
The Griswolds (Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo) spend the holiday in a garish way.
Saturday, November 29
The Griswolds (Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo) spend the holiday in a garish way.
Sunday, November 30
The Griswolds (Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo) spend the holiday in a garish way.
Sunday, November 30
The Griswolds (Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo) spend the holiday in a garish way.
Sunday, November 30
The Griswolds (Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo) spend the holiday in a garish way.
Sunday, November 30
The Griswolds (Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo) spend the holiday in a garish way.
Sunday, November 30
The Griswolds (Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo) spend the holiday in a garish way.
Sunday, November 30
The Griswolds (Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo) spend the holiday in a garish way.
Sunday, November 30
The Griswolds (Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo) spend the holiday in a garish way.
Sunday, November 30
The Griswolds (Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo) spend the holiday in a garish way.
Sunday, November 30
The Griswolds (Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo) spend the holiday in a garish way.
Sunday, November 30
The Griswolds (Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo) spend the holiday in a garish way.
Monday, December 1
The Griswolds (Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo) spend the holiday in a garish way.
Tuesday, December 2
The Griswolds (Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo) spend the holiday in a garish way.
Friday, December 5
The Griswolds (Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo) spend the holiday in a garish way.
Friday, December 5
The Griswolds (Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo) spend the holiday in a garish way.
Saturday, December 6
The Griswolds (Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo) spend the holiday in a garish way.
Saturday, December 6
The Griswolds (Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo) spend the holiday in a garish way.
Sunday, December 7
The Griswolds (Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo) spend the holiday in a garish way.
Monday, December 8
The Griswolds (Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo) spend the holiday in a garish way.
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