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Where to watch National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation(1989)

Name: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1989-11-30
Duration: 97 min
Cast: Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Juliette Lewis, Johnny Galecki, John Randolph

Movie · 1989 · 1h 37m · Comedy

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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation plot summary

Yule crack up!

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.

Details

Release date: November 30, 1989
Runtime: 1h 37m
Genres: Comedy
Directed by: Jeremiah S. Chechik
Country: United States
TMDB rating: 7.2 / 10 · 2,812 votes

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Cast

Chevy ChaseClark Griswold
Beverly D'AngeloEllen Griswold
Juliette LewisAudrey Griswold
Johnny GaleckiRusty Griswold
John RandolphClark Griswold Sr.
Diane LaddNora
E.G. MarshallArt
Doris RobertsFrancis
Julia Louis-DreyfusMargo Chester
Randy QuaidCousin Eddie

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Where can I watch National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?

In the United States, you can watch National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation for free on Plex and Plex Channel. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.