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Vacation

  • 2015
  • R
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
136K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,016
119
Christina Applegate, Ed Helms, Skyler Gisondo, and Steele Stebbins in Vacation (2015)
Following in his father's footsteps and hoping for some much-needed family bonding, a grown-up Rusty Griswold surprises his wife, Debbie, and their two sons with a cross-country trip back to America's "favorite family fun park," Walley World.
Play trailer2:34
39 Videos
99+ Photos
Road TripSlapstickAdventureComedy

Rusty Griswold takes his own family on a road trip to "Walley World" in order to spice things up with his wife and reconnect with his sons.Rusty Griswold takes his own family on a road trip to "Walley World" in order to spice things up with his wife and reconnect with his sons.Rusty Griswold takes his own family on a road trip to "Walley World" in order to spice things up with his wife and reconnect with his sons.

  • Directors
    • John Francis Daley
    • Jonathan Goldstein
  • Writers
    • Jonathan Goldstein
    • John Francis Daley
    • John Hughes
  • Stars
    • Ed Helms
    • Christina Applegate
    • Skyler Gisondo
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    136K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,016
    119
    • Directors
      • John Francis Daley
      • Jonathan Goldstein
    • Writers
      • Jonathan Goldstein
      • John Francis Daley
      • John Hughes
    • Stars
      • Ed Helms
      • Christina Applegate
      • Skyler Gisondo
    • 482User reviews
    • 239Critic reviews
    • 34Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations total

    Videos39

    Trailer #3
    Trailer 2:34
    Trailer #3
    Meet The Prancer
    Clip 1:16
    Meet The Prancer
    Meet The Prancer
    Clip 1:16
    Meet The Prancer
    Favorite Way To Start The Day
    Clip 0:45
    Favorite Way To Start The Day
    Apologize To Your Brother
    Clip 1:03
    Apologize To Your Brother
    Griswold Springs
    Clip 1:11
    Griswold Springs
    Were Driving To Walley World
    Clip 1:00
    Were Driving To Walley World

    Photos180

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    Top Cast99+

    Ed Helms
    Ed Helms
    • Rusty Griswold
    Christina Applegate
    Christina Applegate
    • Debbie Griswold
    Skyler Gisondo
    Skyler Gisondo
    • James Griswold
    Steele Stebbins
    Steele Stebbins
    • Kevin Griswold
    Chris Hemsworth
    Chris Hemsworth
    • Stone Crandall
    Leslie Mann
    Leslie Mann
    • Audrey Crandall
    Chevy Chase
    Chevy Chase
    • Clark Griswold
    Beverly D'Angelo
    Beverly D'Angelo
    • Ellen Griswold
    Charlie Day
    Charlie Day
    • Chad
    Catherine Missal
    Catherine Missal
    • Adena
    Ron Livingston
    Ron Livingston
    • Ethan
    Norman Reedus
    Norman Reedus
    • Trucker
    Keegan-Michael Key
    Keegan-Michael Key
    • Jack Peterson
    Regina Hall
    Regina Hall
    • Nancy Peterson
    Emyri Crutchfield
    Emyri Crutchfield
    • Sheila Peterson
    • (as E'myri Crutchfield)
    Alkoya Brunson
    Alkoya Brunson
    • Gary Peterson
    Nick Kroll
    Nick Kroll
    • Colorado Cop
    Tim Heidecker
    Tim Heidecker
    • Utah Cop
    • Directors
      • John Francis Daley
      • Jonathan Goldstein
    • Writers
      • Jonathan Goldstein
      • John Francis Daley
      • John Hughes
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'Vacation' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

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    Related interests

    Sasha Lane in American Honey (2016)
    Road Trip
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    Slapstick
    Still frame
    Adventure
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    Comedy

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Randy Quaid couldn't reprise his role as Cousin Eddie, due to his arrest involving a house payment dispute. Quaid currently lives in Vermont. His character does get a mention.
    • Goofs
      The Griswolds are shown in a motel in Holbrook, Arizona when Rusty and Debbie decide to "sneak out" to the Four Corners Monument. Four Corners is over 200 miles from Holbrook.
    • Quotes
      • Rusty Griswold: If Vin Diesel can do it, so can I!
    • Crazy credits
      In both the opening and closing credits, vacation photos are showed that are partially obscured. Whatever is covering part of the photo is moved away, usually revealing a humorous twist.
    • Connections
      Featured in Late Night with Seth Meyers: Ed Helms/Alison Bechdel/Fun Home/Brad Wilk (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Holiday Road
      Written and Performed by Lindsey Buckingham
      Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.
      By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

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    Details

    • Release date
      • July 29, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Instagram
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Vacaciones
    • Filming locations
      • Six Flags Over Georgia - 7561 Six Flags Parkway, Austell, Georgia, USA(Wally World / rollercoaster)
    • Production companies
      • New Line Cinema
      • RatPac-Dune Entertainment
      • BenderSpink
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $31,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $58,884,188
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $14,681,108
      • Aug 2, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $107,228,221
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 39m(99 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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