National Lampoon's European Vacation

1985 95 min ★ 6.2 Adventure, Comedy

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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Cast

Chevy Chase

Clark Griswold

Beverly D'Angelo

Ellen Griswold

Dana Hill

Audrey Griswold

Jason Lively

Rusty Griswold

Victor Lanoux

Thief

Eric Idle

The Bike Rider

John Astin

Kent

Paul Bartel

Mr. Froeger

Maureen Lipman

Lady in the Bed

Willy Millowitsch

Fritz Spritz

Details

Director

Amy Heckerling

Screenplay

John Hughes

Tagline

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

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Budget

$17,000,000

Revenue

$49,364,621

Production

Warner Bros. Pictures

Reviews

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r96sk

February 5, 2025

★ 6/10

<em>'National Lampoon’s European Vacation'</em> largely disappoints. The opening events in England are its peak, a couple of moments produced a few chuckles; even if they were stupid scenes, good stupid though. Once leaving British borders, I did find it much more dull. The writers sure dislike the French, eh? One of two creepy gags to do with the young daughter takes place with a Frenchman, th...