National Lampoon's European Vacation
PG-13“For over two thousand years, Europe has survived many great disasters. Now for the real test. Chevy Chase & his family are coming from America!”
1985·95 min·Released
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
6.2TMDb
Theatrical Jul 25, 1985Physical Dec 31, 1986
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USA · English · USA
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.
Trailer
Crew
DirectorAmy Heckerling
WriterJohn Hughes, Robert Klane
Cast
Chevy Chase
Clark Griswold
Beverly D'Angelo
Ellen Griswold
Dana Hill
Audrey Griswold
Jason Lively
Rusty Griswold
Victor Lanoux
Thief
Eric Idle
The Bike Rider
John Astin
Kent
Paul Bartel
Mr. Froeger
Maureen Lipman
Lady in the Bed
Willy Millowitsch
Fritz Spritz
Mel Smith
Hotel Manager
Moon Unit Zappa
Rusty's California Girl
Sheila Kennedy
Game Show Hostess #1
Cynthia Szigeti
Mrs. Froeger
Malcolm Danare
The Froegers' Son
Kevi Kendall
The Froegers' Daughter
Tricia Lange
Game Show Hostess #2
William Zabka
Jack
Wendy Goldman
Stewardess
Angus MacKay
Announcer at Court
Part of National Lampoon's Vacation Collection
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Keywords
london, englandchaosgame showvacationtravelfamily vacationeiffel tower, parismarriage problemsinterrupted vacationwoman directorsatiricalabsurd
Details
Budget
$17M
Revenue
$49M
TMDb Votes
982
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026