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Where to watch National Lampoon's European Vacation(1985)

Name: National Lampoon's European Vacation
Genre: Adventure, Comedy
Released: 1985-07-25
Duration: 95 min
Cast: Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Dana Hill, Jason Lively, Victor Lanoux

Movie · 1985 · 1h 35m · Adventure, Comedy

In the United States, National Lampoon's European Vacation is available to stream on AMC+ and AMC. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.

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National Lampoon's European Vacation plot summary

For over two thousand years, Europe has survived many great disasters. Now for the real test. Chevy Chase & his family are coming from America!

The Griswolds win a vacation to Europe on a game show, and so pack their bags for the continent. They do their best to catch the flavor of Europe, but they just don't know how to be be good tourists. Besides, they have trouble taking holidays in countries where they CAN speak the language.

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Release date: July 25, 1985
Runtime: 1h 35m
Genres: Adventure, Comedy
Directed by: Amy Heckerling
Country: United States
TMDB rating: 6.2 / 10 · 1,056 votes

National Lampoon's European Vacation trailer

Cast

Chevy ChaseClark Griswold
Beverly D'AngeloEllen Griswold
Dana HillAudrey Griswold
Jason LivelyRusty Griswold
Victor LanouxThief
Eric IdleThe Bike Rider
John AstinKent
Paul BartelMr. Froeger
Maureen LipmanLady in the Bed
Willy MillowitschFritz Spritz

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In the United States, National Lampoon's European Vacation is available to stream on AMC+ and AMC. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.