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 W. Griswald

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      Beverly D'Angelo

      Ellen Griswald

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      Dana Hill

      Audrey Griswald

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      Jason Lively

      Rusty Griswald

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      Victor Lanoux

      The Thief

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      Eric Idle

      The Bike Rider

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      John Astin

      "Pig in a Poke" Host - Kent

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      Paul Bartel

      Mr. Froeger

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      Maureen Lipman

      Lady in the Bed

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      Willy Millowitsch

      Fritz Spritz

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      Mel Smith

      Hotel Manager

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      Moon Unit Zappa

      Rusty's California Girl

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      Sheila Kennedy

      Game Show Hostess #1

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      Cynthia Szigeti

      Mrs. Froeger

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      Malcolm Danare

      The Froegers' Son

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      Kevi Kendall

      The Froegers' Daughter

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      Tricia Lange

      Game Show Hostess #2

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      William Zabka

      Jack

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      Wendy Goldman

      Stewardess

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      Angus MacKay

      Announcer at Court

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      Julie Wooldridge

      Princess Di

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      Peter Hugo

      Prince Charles

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      Jeannette Charles

      Queen Elizabeth

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      Derek Deadman

      Taxi Driver

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      Gwen Nelson

      Hotel Manager's Mother

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      Robbie Coltrane

      Man in the Bathroom

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      Paul McDowell

      First English Motorist

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      Ballard Berkeley

      Second English Motorist

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      Elizabeth Arlen

      Mrs. Garland

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      David Gersh

      Mr. Garland

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      Jacques Herlin

      Hotel Desk Clerk

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      Jacques Maury

      Hotel's Assistant Manager

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      Philippe Sturbelle

      Cafe Waiter

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      Alice Sapritch

      Dowager on the Eiffel Tower

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      Isa Carol Horio

      Blond Girl at Eiffel Tower

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      Isabelle Massard

      Brunet Girl at Eiffel Tower

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      Sylvie Badalati

      Rusty's French Girl

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      Didier Pain

      Video Camera Thief

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      Erika Wackernagel

      Helga Spritz

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      Claudia Neidig

      Rusty's German Girl

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      Massimo Sarchielli

      The Other Thief

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      Jorge Krimer

      Unfortunate Express Agent

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      Gloria Charles

      Stewardess

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      Gary Owens

      "Pig in a Poke" Announcer (uncredited)

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      Tom Willett

      "Pig in a Poke" Audience Member (uncredited)

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      Peter Roy

      Guest in Ellen's Dream (uncredited)

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      Reg Thomason

      Guest in Ellen's Dream (uncredited)

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      Salvatore Billa

      Policeman (uncredited)

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    Review 1Discussion

    A review by r96sk

    6
    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