Hotel Hell Vacation (2010): Cast & Plot
Hotel Hell Vacation is a 2010 short family comedy directed by Bryan Buckley, starring Chevy Chase as Clark Griswold, Beverly D'Angelo and Travis Greer. It runs 14 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 14 min
- Director
- Bryan Buckley
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Hungry Man
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hotel Hell Vacation About?
The premise of Hotel Hell Vacation without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The Griswolds return, but this time they’re not staying at home. Clark and Ellen set out to visit son Rusty and his family, and Clark secretly arranges a romantic detour for the couple. Their well‑intended getaway quickly unravels into a series of comedic mishaps and disasters.
Hotel Hell Vacation Cast & Characters
Chevy Chase leads the cast as Clark Griswold, with Beverly D'Angelo as Ellen Griswold and Travis Greer as Rusty Griswold. Directed by Bryan Buckley.
- Director Bryan Buckley
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Chevy Chase as Clark Griswold -
Beverly D'Angelo as Ellen Griswold - Travis Greer as Rusty Griswold
More from Bryan Buckley
More films directed by Bryan Buckley, best-rated first: The Pirates of Somalia, The Bronze, Saria and Asad.
Hotel Hell Vacation Plot Summary
What happens in Hotel Hell Vacation from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Clark Griswold and Ellen Griswold are behind the wheel of their classic Wagon Queen Family Truckster, making a family-friendly detour on the way to visit their son, Rusty Griswold, and his growing brood who are enjoying a beachfront rental. The trip, meant to be a simple, heartwarming holiday, quick-pitches into a series of comic misadventures as they pause for a spontaneous overnight stay at the elegant-sounding Le Grand Connard, a hotel that promises refined charm but serves up chaos in generous measure.
Full summary
The whole story of Hotel Hell Vacation, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Hotel Hell Vacation?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor plays Clark Griswold?
Cars in Hotel Hell Vacation
2 cars on screen: the 1980 Ford LTD Country Squire and the 2005 Ferrari F430 Spider.
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1980 Ford LTD Country Squire Important role -
2005 Ferrari F430 Spider Background role
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Hotel Hell Vacation FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hotel Hell Vacation, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hotel Hell Vacation?
Hotel Hell Vacation runs 14 minutes.
When was Hotel Hell Vacation released?
Hotel Hell Vacation was released on February 7, 2010.
Who directed Hotel Hell Vacation?
Hotel Hell Vacation was directed by Bryan Buckley.
More films by Bryan Buckley Who is in the cast of Hotel Hell Vacation?
Hotel Hell Vacation stars Chevy Chase as Clark Griswold, Beverly D'Angelo as Ellen Griswold and Travis Greer as Rusty Griswold.
Does Hotel Hell Vacation have a post-credit scene?
No. Hotel Hell Vacation has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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