National Lampoon's European Vacation poster

National Lampoon's European Vacation( 1985)

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

Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Chevy Chase

      Clark Griswold

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      Beverly D'Angelo

      Ellen Griswold

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      Dana Hill

      Audrey Griswold

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      Jason Lively

      Russell 'Rusty' Griswold

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      Eric Idle

      The Bike Rider

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      Victor Lanoux

      The Thief

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      William Zabka

      Jack

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      John Astin

      Kent

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      Mel Smith

      Hotel Manager

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      Maureen Lipman

      Lady in the Bed

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      Robbie Coltrane

      Man in the Bathroom

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      Paul Bartel

      Mr. Froeger

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      Cynthia Szigeti

      Mrs. Froeger

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      Jacques Herlin

      Hotel Desk Clerk

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      Jacques Maury

      Hotel's Assistant Manager

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      Erika Wackernagel

      Helga Spritz

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      Willy Millowitsch

      Fritz Spritz

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      Moon Unit Zappa

      Rusty's California Girl

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      Claudia Neidig

      Rusty's German Girl

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      Elizabeth Arlen

      Mrs. Garland

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      Paul McDowell

      1st Motorist

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      Ballard Berkeley

      2nd Motorist

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      Derek Deadman

      Taxi Driver

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      Angus MacKay

      Announcer at Court

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      Jeannette Charles

      The Queen

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      Peter Hugo

      Prince Charles

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      Julie Wooldridge

      Princess Diana

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      Malcolm Danare

      The Froeger's Son

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    A review by r96sk

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    Written by r96sk on Wed Feb 05 2025
    <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, the other with the American host <i>(was it a Family Feud spoof? Makes it *slightly* less weird)</i> - I was gonna say it has aged badly, but was it ever not an odd choice of joke? On the note of her, Au...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    17000000.00

    Revenue

    49364621.00

    Keywords

    • london, england
    • chaos
    • game show
    • travel
    • family vacation
    • eiffel tower, paris
    • marriage problems
    • interrupted vacation
    • woman director
    • satirical
    • absurd