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Vacation

6.320151h 39mRMovieComedyAdventure

Hoping to bring his family closer together and to recreate his childhood vacation for his own kids, a grown up Rusty Griswold takes his wife and their two sons on a cross-country road trip to the coolest theme park in America, Walley World. Needless to say, things don't go quite as planned.

DirectorsJohn Francis Daley·Jonathan Goldstein
WritersJonathan Goldstein·John Francis Daley
ProducersDavid Dobkin·Toby Emmerich

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Paramount Plus EssentialParamount Plus EssentialYouTube TVYouTube TV
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by John Francis Daley

EHEd Helms
Ed Helms
Rusty Griswold
CAChristina Applegate
Christina Applegate
Debbie Griswold
SGSkyler Gisondo
Skyler Gisondo
James Griswold
SSSteele Stebbins
Steele Stebbins
Kevin Griswold
CHChris Hemsworth
Chris Hemsworth
Stone Crandall
LMLeslie Mann
Leslie Mann
Audrey Griswold
CCChevy Chase
Chevy Chase
Clark Griswold
BDBeverly D'Angelo
Beverly D'Angelo
Ellen Griswold
CDCharlie Day
Charlie Day
Chad
CMCatherine Missal
Catherine Missal
Adena
RLRon Livingston
Ron Livingston
Ethan
NRNorman Reedus
Norman Reedus
Trucker

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Vacation — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Vacation?

Vacation is streaming on Paramount Plus Essential and YouTube TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Vacation on Netflix?

No, Vacation is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Paramount Plus Essential and YouTube TV.

Is Vacation on Amazon Prime Video?

Vacation isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Vacation for free?

Vacation is available on Paramount Plus Essential and YouTube TV in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.