It's Christmastime, and the Griswolds are preparing for a family seasonal celebration. But things never run smoothly for Clark, his wife Ellen, and their two kids. Clark's continual bad luck is worsened by his obnoxious family guests, but he manages to keep going, knowing that his Christmas bonus is due soon.

Chevy Chase
as Clark Griswold

Beverly D'Angelo
as Ellen Griswold

Juliette Lewis
as Audrey Griswold

Johnny Galecki
as Rusty Griswold

John Randolph
as Clark Griswold Sr.

Diane Ladd
as Nora

E.G. Marshall
as Art

Doris Roberts
as Francis

Julia Louis-Dreyfus
as Margo Chester

Randy Quaid
as Cousin Eddie
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<em>'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation'</em>, unlike predecessor <em>'National Lampoonβs European Vacation'</em>, is more akin to the original. A good watch it is, if still off from the first flick. The festive vibes are there, it's perhaps a bit too mean-spirited at times but overall works. ...