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National Lampoon's Vacation

7.119831h 39mRMovieComedyAdventure

Clark Griswold is on a quest to take his family to the Walley World theme park for a vacation, but things don't go exactly as planned.

DirectorHarold Ramis
WriterJohn Hughes
ProducerMatty Simmons

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Cast · Directed by Harold Ramis

CCChevy Chase
Chevy Chase
Clark Griswold
BDBeverly D'Angelo
Beverly D'Angelo
Ellen Griswold
AHAnthony Michael Hall
Anthony Michael Hall
Rusty Griswold
ICImogene Coca
Imogene Coca
Aunt Edna
RQRandy Quaid
Randy Quaid
Cousin Eddie
DBDana Barron
Dana Barron
Audrey Griswold
EBEddie Bracken
Eddie Bracken
Roy Walley
BDBrian Doyle-Murray
Brian Doyle-Murray
Kamp Komfort Clerk
MFMiriam Flynn
Miriam Flynn
Cousin Catherine
JKJames Keach
James Keach
Motorcycle Cop
ELEugene Levy
Eugene Levy
Car Salesman
FMFrank McRae
Frank McRae
Grover

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National Lampoon's Vacation — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams National Lampoon's Vacation?

National Lampoon's Vacation isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is National Lampoon's Vacation on Netflix?

No, National Lampoon's Vacation is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is National Lampoon's Vacation on Amazon Prime Video?

National Lampoon's 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 National Lampoon's Vacation for free?

National Lampoon's Vacation isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is there a sequel to National Lampoon's Vacation?

Yes — National Lampoon's Vacation is followed by National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985) in the National Lampoon's Vacation Collection.

Is there a prequel to National Lampoon's Vacation?

National Lampoon's Vacation is the first film in the National Lampoon's Vacation Collection.

Is National Lampoon's Vacation part of a trilogy?

No — National Lampoon's 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).