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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)

Yule crack up!

Radar 50Stable signalGB:121h 37mComedy

The Radar read

A middle-of-the-pack signal worth a look, with a decent sample behind its rating.

Synopsis

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.

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✗ Not for kidsBest for teens and up · GB 12
Christmas / festivePart of a series

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Radar score50/100
Quality signal68/100
Audience rating7.2
Votes counted2,734
Trust signalStable signal

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