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National Lampoon's European Vacation

1985Movie1 h 35 minPG-13

Comedy
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Letterboxd2.9/5Metacritic476.2Rotten Tomatoes37%49%

A hopeful, fast-paced adventure movie about family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

For over two thousand years, Europe has survived many great disasters. Now for the real test. Chevy Chase & his family are coming from America!

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.

Feels like

  • Classic Family Vacation
  • European Misadventures
  • Slapstick Humor
  • Griswolds Abroad
  • Situational Comedy
  • Iconic 80s Film
  • Family Fun
  • Lighthearted
  • Nostalgic

Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
Amy Heckerling
Written by
John Hughes, Robert Klane
Produced by
Matty Simmons
Music by
Charles Fox

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Facts

July 25, 1985 · 1 h 35 min · PG-13

Released
July 25, 1985
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Adventure, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$17 million
Box office
$49 million
Available in
73 countries

Tropes

Bilingual Bonus, Call-Back, Rental Car Abuse +9

  • Bilingual Bonus
  • Call-Back
  • Rental Car Abuse
  • Oddball in the Series
  • Modesty Towel
  • Only a Flesh Wound
  • Recycled with a Gimmick
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Makeover Montage
  • Inconsistent Spelling
  • Wrong Lane Hijinks
  • Shout-Out

12 of 46 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream National Lampoon's European Vacation?"

Questions about National Lampoon's European Vacation

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Where can I stream National Lampoon's European Vacation?

PhiloAMC+AMC

In the United States, National Lampoon's European Vacation streams on Philo, AMC+, and AMC. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is National Lampoon's European Vacation worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 6.2, Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 37%, and Metacritic 47). Audiences rate it higher (58 out of 100) than critics (42).

Is National Lampoon's European Vacation okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will National Lampoon's European Vacation make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch National Lampoon's European Vacation?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does National Lampoon's European Vacation use?

Bilingual BonusCall-BackRental Car AbuseOddball in the SeriesModesty TowelOnly a Flesh WoundRecycled with a GimmickDeadpan SnarkerMakeover MontageInconsistent SpellingWrong Lane HijinksShout-Outand 34 more

TV Tropes lists 46 tropes for it, including Bilingual Bonus, Call-Back, and Rental Car Abuse.