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National Lampoon's European Vacation

National Lampoon's European Vacation
★ 6.2/10•1985•1h 35m•PG-13•Adventure•Comedy

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

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.

John Hughes · Screenplay

Amy Heckerling · Director

Robert Klane · Screenplay

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageEN
Release DateJul 25, 1985
Budget$17,000,000
Revenue$49,364,621

Actors

Chevy Chase

Chevy Chase

Clark Griswold

Beverly D'Angelo

Beverly D'Angelo

Ellen Griswold

Dana Hill

Dana Hill

Audrey Griswold

Jason Lively

Jason Lively

Rusty Griswold

Victor Lanoux

Victor Lanoux

Thief

Eric Idle

Eric Idle

The Bike Rider

John Astin

John Astin

Kent

Paul Bartel

Paul Bartel

Mr. Froeger

Maureen Lipman

Maureen Lipman

Lady in the Bed

Willy Millowitsch

Willy Millowitsch

Fritz Spritz

Mel Smith

Mel Smith

Hotel Manager

Moon Unit Zappa

Moon Unit Zappa

Rusty's California Girl

Sheila Kennedy

Sheila Kennedy

Game Show Hostess #1

Cynthia Szigeti

Cynthia Szigeti

Mrs. Froeger

Malcolm Danare

Malcolm Danare

The Froegers' Son

Kevi Kendall

The Froegers' Daughter

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