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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

1989 · Rated PG-13 · 1h 37m · Jeremiah S. Chechik

Comedy
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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.

Starring Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Juliette Lewis

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