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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

7.219891h 37mPGMovieComedy

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…

DirectorJeremiah S. Chechik
WriterJohn Hughes
ProducersJohn Hughes·Tom Jacobson

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Cast · Directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik

CCChevy Chase
Chevy Chase
Clark Griswold
BDBeverly D'Angelo
Beverly D'Angelo
Ellen Griswold
JLJuliette Lewis
Juliette Lewis
Audrey Griswold
JGJohnny Galecki
Johnny Galecki
Rusty Griswold
JRJohn Randolph
John Randolph
Clark Griswold Sr.
DLDiane Ladd
Diane Ladd
Nora
EME.G. Marshall
E.G. Marshall
Art
DRDoris Roberts
Doris Roberts
Francis
JLJulia Louis-Dreyfus
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Margo Chester
RQRandy Quaid
Randy Quaid
Cousin Eddie
MFMiriam Flynn
Miriam Flynn
Cousin Catherine
MQMae Questel
Mae Questel
Aunt Bethany

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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is streaming on Crave and Starz in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation on Netflix?

No, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Crave and Starz.

Is National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation on Amazon Prime Video?

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation for free?

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is available on Crave and Starz in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?

Yes — National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is followed by Vegas Vacation (1997) in the National Lampoon's Vacation Collection.

Is there a prequel to National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?

Yes — National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985) comes before National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation in the National Lampoon's Vacation Collection.

Is National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation part of a trilogy?

No — National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is part of the National Lampoon's Vacation Collection, which has 4 films.

How many movies are in the National Lampoon's Vacation Collection?

There are 4 films in the National Lampoon's Vacation Collection: National Lampoon's Vacation (1983), National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985), National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) and Vegas Vacation (1997).