National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985): Cast & Ratings
National Lampoon's European Vacation is a 1985 adventure comedy directed by Amy Heckerling, starring Jason Lively, Chevy Chase and Paul Bartel. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $49.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 37% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic.
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- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Amy Heckerling
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
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What Is National Lampoon's European Vacation About?
The premise of National Lampoon's European Vacation without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Clark Griswold takes his family on a European vacation, hoping for a cultured and relaxing experience. However, his enthusiastic approach and the differing expectations of his wife and children lead to a string of comical mishaps and misunderstandings. From the historical landmarks of London to the vibrant streets of Italy and France, the Griswolds encounter cultural clashes and hilarious situations as their dream trip descends into chaotic disarray.
National Lampoon's European Vacation Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- american tourist
- american abroad
- vacation
- tourist
- paris france
- european vacation
- national lampoon series
- england
- woman in a bathtub
- voyeur
- voyeurism
- woman wrapped in a towel
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- absurd comedy
- france
- stonehenge
- video camera
- nudity
- unbuttoned shirt
- exposing one's breasts
- train ride
- cabaret
- sex tape
- unwanted kiss
- road trip
- french stereotype
- prostitute
- french prostitute
- female frontal nudity
- blonde
- undressing
- german stereotype
- dysfunctional family
- interrupted sex
- rude waiter
- lederhosen
- father dislikes daughter's boyfriend
- female nudity
- nude photo shoot
- nude model
- nude modeling
- kidnapping
- bavaria
- sequel
- eiffel tower paris
- title directed by female
- italy
- american
- slimehouse
- overseas
- ugly american
National Lampoon's European Vacation Cast
Jason Lively leads the cast, with Chevy Chase and Paul Bartel. Directed by Amy Heckerling; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Amy Heckerling
Also Starring in National Lampoon's European Vacation
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National Lampoon's European Vacation Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave National Lampoon's European Vacation 37% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 37% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 49%
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Metacritic 47 Metascore
User score 6.6
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TMDB 62% User score
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National Lampoon's European Vacation Plot Summary
What happens in National Lampoon's European Vacation from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the Griswold family sets off on their chaotic adventure across Western Europe, they find themselves in a series of unfortunate predicaments thanks to their victory on the wildly absurd game show Pig in a Poke. Their arrival in London is marked by a stay in a ramshackle hotel managed by a disheveled Cockney desk clerk, foreshadowing the chaos that lies ahead.
Clark’s tendency to veer off the beaten path is evident as he drives on the wrong side of the road in their yellow Austin Maxi, propelling them into a wealth of misadventures. A nerve-wracking experience at the Lambeth Bridge roundabout ensnares them in a traffic jam, while a misguided detour at Stonehenge results in a comical disaster, toppling the ancient stones like dominoes.
Full summary
The whole story of National Lampoon's European Vacation, scene by scene
National Lampoon's European Vacation Box Office
National Lampoon's European Vacation grossed $49.4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$49.4M
- US & Canada
- $49.4M
National Lampoon's European Vacation Trailers & Videos
The trailer of National Lampoon's European Vacation.
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10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What game show does the Griswold family win, leading to their European vacation?
National Lampoon's European Vacation Also Known As
36 alternative titles, including “National Lampoon's Vacation 2 - European Vacation” and “Vacaciones en Europa”.
- Also known as
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- National Lampoon's Vacation 2 - European Vacation
- Vacaciones en Europa
- De Laatste Dollar$ op Vakantie
- Ваканция в Европа
- Hilfe, die Amis kommen!
- Loucas Aventuras de uma Família Americana
- Loucas Aventuras de uma Família Americana na Europa
- National Lampoon's Vacation 2: European Vacation
- Európai vakáció
- Que Paródia de Férias! Perigo: Americanos na Europa
- Bonjour les vacances 2
- Ett päron till farsa på semester i Europa
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- Las vacaciones europeas de una chiflada familia americana
- Европейские каникулы
- Fars Frygtelige Feriedage
- Ma guarda un po' 'sti americani!
- Bláznivá dovolená v Evropě
- Prázdniny v Európe
- חופשה מטורפת באירופה
- Το Τρελό Θηριοτροφείο Πάει Διακοπές στην Ευρώπη
- Vacanța prin Europa
- Férias Frustradas na Europa
- Европейска ваканция
- Bonjour les vacances II
- Çılgın Aile: Avrupa Tatilinde
- Mieletön kesis
- W krzywym zwierciadle: Europejskie wakacje
- 휴가 대소동: 유럽
- Відпустка в Європі
- 欧洲假期
- Gran disparate yankee en Europa
- Pöörane Euroopa puhkus
- Izgubljeni u Europi
- ナショナル・ランプーンズ・ヨーロピアン・ヴァケーション
- Les vacances europees d’una família americana
- Kvaišų šeimynėlė keliauja po Europą
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National Lampoon's European Vacation FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of National Lampoon's European Vacation, each answered in a sentence.
How long is National Lampoon's European Vacation?
National Lampoon's European Vacation runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was National Lampoon's European Vacation released?
National Lampoon's European Vacation was released on July 26, 1985.
Who directed National Lampoon's European Vacation?
National Lampoon's European Vacation was directed by Amy Heckerling.
More films by Amy Heckerling Who is in the cast of National Lampoon's European Vacation?
National Lampoon's European Vacation stars Jason Lively, Chevy Chase and Paul Bartel, among 10 credited actors.
How much did National Lampoon's European Vacation make at the box office?
National Lampoon's European Vacation grossed $49.4 million worldwide.
How is National Lampoon's European Vacation rated?
National Lampoon's European Vacation has 37% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does National Lampoon's European Vacation have a post-credit scene?
No. National Lampoon's European Vacation has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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