National Lampoon's European Vacation

1985
PG-13
1h 35m

IMDb RATING

6.2/10

73K

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Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Dana Hill, and Jason Lively in National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985)

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Slapstick Adventure Comedy

The Griswolds win a vacation tour across Europe where the usual havoc ensues.The Griswolds win a vacation tour across Europe where the usual havoc ensues.The Griswolds win a vacation tour across Europe where the usual havoc ensues.

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IMDb RATING

6.2/10

73K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination

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National Lampoon's European Vacation

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Trivia
Ellen calls Clark "Sparky" in all four Vacation movies. In the DVD commentary for this movie, Chevy Chase said that the nickname was Beverly D'Angelo's idea, and she still affectionately calls him Sparky.

Goofs
When the Griswalds abandon their car in Germany, they also abandoned their luggage. Yet when they are on the train, they have changed clothes.

Quotes
Clark Griswold: There's Buckingham Palace, kids. That's where the Queen lives and works.
Audrey Griswold: Works? What does she do, Dad?
Clark Griswold: She queens... and vacuums.

Crazy credits
The opening credits are stamped on various parts of passports, including the passport photos of the cast.

Alternate versions
A recent airing on AMC has the following edits: 1) the scene with the topless female aerobic dancers is completely cut out; 2) Helga's subtitled reply when the Griswalds leave is "Beats the crap out of me"; 3) when Claudia unbuttons her top, we do not see her bare breasts, and Rusty's reaction is "Holy ****"; 4) at the last scene with Claudia when the bells are ringing, we are zoomed to see just Rusty and Claudia's heads.

Connections
Featured in Here's Looking at You, Warner Bros. (1993)

Soundtracks
Holiday Road
Written and Performed by Lindsey Buckingham
Courtesy of Phonogram International and Warner Bros. Records Inc.
By Arrangement with Warner Special Products

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Featured review

An enjoyable fun-movie

I have seen this movie many times and although it is nearly 20 years old, it still makes me laugh.Europe as experienced by an American family is very funny and even people who are offended by the so-called lack of respect towards the old continent, should agree that the typical characteristics of the English, French, Germans and Austrians are true to life, although admittedly slightly exaggerated.It's an unpretentious movie which aims at offering a better form of slapstick. Chevy Chase with his mixture of good intentions and bewilderment is always hilarious. One good piece of advice: NEVER go to Austria and watch the guys doing those typical male dances in their short leather pants.After having seen this movie, you will be subjected to hysterical laughter!