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Vegas Vacation

1997Movie1 h 33 minPG

Comedy
36
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Letterboxd2.8/5Metacritic205.2Rotten Tomatoes16%51%

A nostalgic, fast-paced comedy movie about family and games.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

This time the Griswolds are on a roll.

The Griswold family hits the road again for a typically ill-fated vacation, this time to the glitzy mecca of slots and showgirls—Las Vegas.

Feels like

  • Classic Family Comedy
  • Road Trip Chaos
  • Las Vegas Satire
  • Chevy Chase Performance
  • Nostalgic 90s Humor
  • Slapstick Escapades
  • Gambling Mishaps
  • Light-hearted Entertainment

Cast

24 of 39

Crew

Directed by
Stephen Kessler
Written by
Elisa Bell
Produced by
Jerry Weintraub
Music by
Joel McNeely

Everyone

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Facts

February 13, 1997 · 1 h 33 min · PG

Released
February 13, 1997
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$36 million
Available in
42 countries

Tropes

The Bad Guy Wins, Minor with Fake I.D., Hollywood Law +9

  • The Bad Guy Wins
  • Minor with Fake I.D.
  • Hollywood Law
  • Mundane Made Awesome
  • Brick Joke
  • Lampshade Hanging
  • Viva Las Vegas!
  • Just Here for Godzilla
  • Early-Bird Cameo
  • Mile-High Club
  • Big Eater
  • Arch-Enemy

12 of 32 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Vegas Vacation?"

Questions about Vegas Vacation

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Vegas Vacation?

PhiloAMC+AMC

In the United States, Vegas 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 1 other country.

Is Vegas Vacation worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36 (IMDb 6, Letterboxd 2.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 16%, and Metacritic 20). Audiences rate it higher (55 out of 100) than critics (18).

Is Vegas Vacation okay for kids?

PGStrong languageSexual content

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

Will Vegas Vacation make me laugh?

Funny

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

Can I half-watch Vegas Vacation?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Vegas Vacation use?

The Bad Guy WinsMinor with Fake I.D.Hollywood LawMundane Made AwesomeBrick JokeLampshade HangingViva Las Vegas!Just Here for GodzillaEarly-Bird CameoMile-High ClubBig EaterArch-Enemyand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 tropes for it, including The Bad Guy Wins, Minor with Fake I.D., and Hollywood Law.