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Vacation

  • 2015
  • R
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
130K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
644
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Christina Applegate, Ed Helms, Skyler Gisondo, and Steele Stebbins in Vacation (2015)
Following in his father's footsteps and hoping for some much-needed family bonding, a grown-up Rusty Griswold surprises his wife, Debbie, and their two sons with a cross-country trip back to America's "favorite family fun park," Walley World.
Play trailer2:34
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Road TripSlapstickAdventureComedy

Rusty Griswold takes his own family on a road trip to "Walley World" in order to spice things up with his wife and reconnect with his sons.Rusty Griswold takes his own family on a road trip to "Walley World" in order to spice things up with his wife and reconnect with his sons.Rusty Griswold takes his own family on a road trip to "Walley World" in order to spice things up with his wife and reconnect with his sons.

  • Directors
    • John Francis Daley
    • Jonathan Goldstein
  • Writers
    • Jonathan Goldstein
    • John Francis Daley
    • John Hughes
  • Stars
    • Ed Helms
    • Christina Applegate
    • Skyler Gisondo
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    130K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    644
    50
    • Directors
      • John Francis Daley
      • Jonathan Goldstein
    • Writers
      • Jonathan Goldstein
      • John Francis Daley
      • John Hughes
    • Stars
      • Ed Helms
      • Christina Applegate
      • Skyler Gisondo
    • 455User reviews
    • 238Critic reviews
    • 34Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations total

    Videos39

    Trailer #3
    Trailer 2:34
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    Meet The Prancer
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    Meet The Prancer
    Meet The Prancer
    Clip 1:16
    Meet The Prancer
    Favorite Way To Start The Day
    Clip 0:45
    Favorite Way To Start The Day
    Apologize To Your Brother
    Clip 1:03
    Apologize To Your Brother
    Griswold Springs
    Clip 1:11
    Griswold Springs
    Were Driving To Walley World
    Clip 1:00
    Were Driving To Walley World

    Photos179

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    Ed Helms
    Ed Helms
    • Rusty Griswold
    Christina Applegate
    Christina Applegate
    • Debbie Griswold
    Skyler Gisondo
    Skyler Gisondo
    • James Griswold
    Steele Stebbins
    Steele Stebbins
    • Kevin Griswold
    Chris Hemsworth
    Chris Hemsworth
    • Stone Crandall
    Leslie Mann
    Leslie Mann
    • Audrey Crandall
    Chevy Chase
    Chevy Chase
    • Clark Griswold
    Beverly D'Angelo
    Beverly D'Angelo
    • Ellen Griswold
    Charlie Day
    Charlie Day
    • Chad
    Catherine Missal
    Catherine Missal
    • Adena
    Ron Livingston
    Ron Livingston
    • Ethan
    Norman Reedus
    Norman Reedus
    • Trucker
    Keegan-Michael Key
    Keegan-Michael Key
    • Jack Peterson
    Regina Hall
    Regina Hall
    • Nancy Peterson
    Emyri Crutchfield
    Emyri Crutchfield
    • Sheila Peterson
    • (as E'myri Crutchfield)
    Alkoya Brunson
    Alkoya Brunson
    • Gary Peterson
    Nick Kroll
    Nick Kroll
    • Colorado Cop
    Tim Heidecker
    Tim Heidecker
    • Utah Cop
    • Directors
      • John Francis Daley
      • Jonathan Goldstein
    • Writers
      • Jonathan Goldstein
      • John Francis Daley
      • John Hughes
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews455

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    9carlitobandito

    Grossly Underrated

    Seriously, if everyone would just chill tfo about wanting to compare this version with the original version, you would find this movie is hilarious. First time in years I didn't want to punch Ed Helms in the face after watching him in a movie. The two actors who play the boys in the movie are great. But the gem and queen of this movie is Christina Applegate.

    All in all, a really funny movie, a lot better than internet trolls have shown it. I just hope the 100 million worldwide gross will generate a remake of Xmas Vacation.

    I will admit that Chris Hemsworth, Charlie Day, Kaitlyn Olson, Michael Pena, Nick Kroll, either Key or Peele, are great in their own small role way. However, this movie does not provide the Cousin Ed role made famous by Canadian truffle sniffer Randy Quaid.
    9ThomDerd

    I laughed my ars off.

    Crazy, hilarious things happen in this very funny film. Raunchy comedy remake which is funnier than the original; contemporary humor, easier to follow and with multiple Ed Helms freak out moments. Yes, there are things in there which are hard-to-believe but who cares? This is a fictional comedy and not a documentary. Good cast, good cameos, funny jokes, odd situations and overall great entertainment; that's what you can expect from this movie. The rating is too low here-very unfair. This is a great raunchy comedy which you might watch again and again! 9/10
    8kaideneve

    Laughed my ass off

    First off, this movie is a bit crude with the humor, so those who are easily offended should probably stay clear. That said, when you laugh out loud multiple times in the first 20 minutes, not to mention the hilarious opening credit sequence, you know that you're in for a fun ride.

    Vacation hearkens back to the original from National Lampoon and is certainly a worthy successor. I can't believe I have never seen this movie and it's 2023.

    I really enjoy this type of irreverent, feel-good comedy. Yeah it's super formulaic, but that's part of the charm in this case. It's the type of movie that you can sit back on the sofa with some popcorn and just get some belly laughs as the rest of the world melts away.
    8jonathan-kj-2010

    Ridicoulous, stupid, offensive and dreadful..... would watch again!

    Despite the movie is a over the top comedy that is ridiculous and sometimes straight out offensive and disgusting, the movie makes you laugh. I haven't laughed like this for a good while, so it does however do its job as a comedy. if you are however looking for a calm comedy that takes itself a little bit serious..... stay away XD It contains offensive jokes, foul language (often from the small ones) over-dramatic scenes with plot twists, scrap that! there is plot twists everywhere, but the movie is for some reason able to keep you entertained as you try to pick up all the popcorn you dropped on the floor after laughing hysterically from a really bad line that just turns even more awkward as the other character replies back. A must watch mess for the ones that needs a good laugh, and bring a friend. It makes the movie 10 time better when a cheap but funny line comes up and both of you can relate XD
    6utgard14

    Better than I expected it to be

    Reboot to the National Lampoon's Vacation series that's also a sequel of sorts. Rusty Griswold is all grown up with kids of his own and decides to take them to Walley World like his dad did with their family all those years ago. The results are just as chaotic, if never quite as funny. Remakes, reboots, etc. are always tough to make work (as they should be) but this one does surprisingly OK. It's not a patch on the first few Vacation films with Chevy Chase (who has an unfunny appearance late in this movie) but it is good in its own way. Ed Helms and Christina Applegate provide few of the laughs, which hurts more than anything since they are the leads. Most of the successful humor comes from the guest stars like Chris Hemsworth and the two kids playing the sons, Steele Stebbins and Skyler Gisondo. Stebbins is especially funny and easily the best part of the movie. To the movie's credit, it doesn't simply do a scene-for-scene remake and tries to make its own mark. But years of road trip comedies, many of which were inspired by the original Vacation, makes this feel more than a little familiar. Still, it's watchable and provides some laughs if you're in the right mood.

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    Related interests

    Sasha Lane in American Honey (2016)
    Road Trip
    Leslie Nielsen in The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988)
    Slapstick
    Still frame
    Adventure
    Will Ferrell in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
    Comedy

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Randy Quaid couldn't reprise his role as Cousin Eddie, due to his arrest involving a house payment dispute. Quaid currently lives in Vermont. His character does get a mention.
    • Goofs
      The Griswolds are shown in a motel in Holbrook, Arizona when Rusty and Debbie decide to "sneak out" to the Four Corners Monument. Four Corners is over 200 miles from Holbrook.
    • Quotes

      Rusty Griswold: If Vin Diesel can do it, so can I!

    • Crazy credits
      In both the opening and closing credits, vacation photos are showed that are partially obscured. Whatever is covering part of the photo is moved away, usually revealing a humorous twist.
    • Connections
      Featured in Late Night with Seth Meyers: Ed Helms/Alison Bechdel/Fun Home/Brad Wilk (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Holiday Road
      Written and Performed by Lindsey Buckingham

      Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.

      By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 29, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Instagram
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Vacaciones
    • Filming locations
      • Six Flags Over Georgia - 7561 Six Flags Parkway, Austell, Georgia, USA(Wally World / Roller Coaster)
    • Production companies
      • New Line Cinema
      • RatPac-Dune Entertainment
      • BenderSpink
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $31,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $58,884,188
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $14,681,108
      • Aug 2, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $107,228,221
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 39m(99 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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