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National Lampoon's Vacation (1983) original theatrical poster
#7 of 1983 · Certified Fresh

National Lampoon's Vacation (1983)

1983 · 98 minutes · Action / Comedy · Directed by Harold Ramis
IMDb rating7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Box office gross$61.4M

Synopsis

Clark Griswold, wanting to spend more time with his wife Ellen and children Rusty and Audrey, decides to lead the family on a cross-country expedition from the Chicago suburbs to the southern California amusement park Walley World, billed as "America's Favorite Family Fun Park". Ellen wants to fly, but Clark insists on driving so he can bond with his family.

Starring

Chevy ChaseBeverly D'AngeloImogene CocaRandy QuaidJohn Candy
Box office
$61.4 million
Budget
$15 million
IMDb votes
130,145

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