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.
Directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik
squirrel
holiday
boss
rottweiler
christmas tree
vacation
family dinner
neighbor
domestic life
fantasy sequence
lights
christmas
christmas bonus
jello
christmas eve
romantic
adoring
Rank
#40 in 1989·#3015 overall
Trailer
IMDB
N/A
Letterboxd
3.5 / 5
Where to Watch
Cast
Chevy Chase
Clark Griswold
Beverly D'Angelo
Ellen Griswold
Juliette Lewis
Audrey Griswold
Johnny Galecki
Rusty Griswold
John Randolph
Clark Griswold Sr.
Diane Ladd
Nora
E.G. Marshall
Art
Doris Roberts
Francis
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Margo Chester
Randy Quaid
Cousin Eddie
Miriam Flynn
Cousin Catherine
Mae Questel
Aunt Bethany
Crew
Jeremiah S. Chechik
Director
John Hughes
Screenplay
Angelo Badalamenti
Original Music Composer
Thomas E. Ackerman
Director of Photography
John Hughes
Producer
Tom Jacobson
Producer
George H. Anderson
Sound Editor
Mark P. Stoeckinger
Sound Editor
Douglas Knapp
Camera Operator
Wylie Stateman
Supervising Sound Editor
Charlie Picerni
Second Unit Director
Gary A. Hecker
Foley Artist
Popular Reviews
2940 reviews
lila
7.0★ · 12/14/25
i am surprised at how much i loved this. not my favorite of all time but still really good
i am surprised at how much i loved this. not my favorite of all time but still really good
1
Davy Got BoredPRO
7.9★ · 08/30/25
The best Christmas in the business, no question
The best Christmas in the business, no question
1
Kase Ashley
9.0★ · 12/19/22
im reviewing this from almost 2023 Christmas (and ill do a rewatch closer to the time) but i love this movie so much. so much nostalgia attached to it
im reviewing this from almost 2023 Christmas (and ill do a rewatch closer to the time) but i love this movie so much. so much nostalgia attached to it
1
Olly Kenny
8.0★ · 11/21/21
I’ve seen this an unhealthy amount of times
I’ve seen this an unhealthy amount of times
1
greenrunner
8.3★ · 01/06/26
CLASSIC CHRISTMAS! loved this movie as a kid and it never gets old around this time. so funny and ridiculous in the best ways.
CLASSIC CHRISTMAS! loved this movie as a kid and it never gets old around this time. so funny and ridiculous in the best ways.
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