National Lampoon's Vacation 40th Anniversary

  • Rated R
  • 1hr 48m
  • 55

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Harold Ramis

Producer:

Matty Simmons

Writer:

John Hughes

Release Date:

Jul 16, 2023

Runtime:

1hr 48m

Synopsis

The all-American Griswold family just wants to go on an all-American vacation. Everyone is packed. The route is planned... And absolutely everything goes wrong as a simple trip quickly becomes a madcap cross-country odyssey and heroic quest in search of National Lampoon's Vacation. This special 40th anniversary event includes exclusive insight from Turner Classic Movies.

Cast

  • Chevy Chase
  • Beverly D'Angelo
  • Imogene Coca
  • Randy Quaid
  • Anthony Michael Hall
  • Dana Barron
  • Eddie Bracken
  • Brian Doyle-Murray
  • Miriam Flynn
  • James Keach

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Metacritic

55
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Based on 13 Critics
7.8

USER SCORE (72)

Generally favorable reviews based on 72 Reviews
70

National Lampoon's Vacation, which is more controlled than other Lampoon movies have been, is careful not to stray too far from its target. The result is a confident humor and throwaway style that helps sustain the laughs - of which there are quite a few.

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Metacritic review by Janet Maslin
Janet Maslin
The New York Times
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