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European Vacation (1985) -- The Griswalds win a vacation tour across Europe where the usual havoc ensues.

Overview

User Rating:
5.7/10   14,304 votes
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Director:
Amy Heckerling
Writers:
John Hughes (screenplay)
John Hughes (story)
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Release Date:
26 July 1985 (USA) more
Tagline:
For over two thousand years, Europe has survived many great disasters. Now for the real test. Chevy Chase & his family are coming from America!
Plot:
The Griswalds win a vacation tour across Europe where the usual havoc ensues. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
1 win & 1 nomination more
NewsDesk:
Comedian Chevy Chase To Guest Star On NBC's "Chuck"
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User Comments:
Good sequel, worth watching. more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Chevy Chase ... Clark Griswold

Beverly D'Angelo ... Ellen Griswold
Dana Hill ... Audrey Griswold
Jason Lively ... Russell 'Rusty' Griswold

John Astin ... Kent Winkdale
Sheila Kennedy ... Game Show Hostess #1
Paul Bartel ... Mr. Froeger
Cynthia Szigeti ... Mrs. Froeger
Malcolm Danare ... Son Froeger
Kevi Kendall ... Daughter Froeger
Tricia Lange ... Game Show Hostess #2
William Zabka ... Jack
Wendy Goldman ... Stewardess
Angus MacKay ... Announcer at Court
Julie Wooldridge ... Princess Diana
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
National Lampoon's European Vacation (UK) (video box title)
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Runtime:
95 min
Country:
USA
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
Iceland:L | Canada:A (Nova Scotia) | USA:R (original rating) | Finland:K-7 (2006) | Finland:K-8 (1986) | Netherlands:6 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:G (Quebec) | Chile:14 | Sweden:7 | UK:15 | USA:PG-13 | Canada:PG (Manitoba)

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Alice Sapritch's last appearance on the big screen. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Ellen is in the dining room talking to the crook, she claims to have used the F-word in front of the kids, when in fact she didn't swear at all. (However, in the R-rated theatrical release, Ellen does indeed scream the F-word upon discovering the billboard advertising her "movie". This was removed from the home video versions to make them more appealing to a family market.) more
Quotes:
Stewardess: Can I get you anything to drink?
Clark Griswold: Honey? I guess I'll have a Coke.
Stewardess: Do you want that in the can?
Clark Griswold: No, I'll have it right here.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "The Simpsons: The Regina Monologues (#15.4)" (2003) more
Soundtrack:
Back in America more

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16 out of 21 people found the following comment useful:-
Good sequel, worth watching., 8 October 2003
10/10
Author: LebowskiT1000 from Escondido, California, USA

I had always thought that "European Vacation" was much funnier than the original "Vacation", until just recently. I watched both films back-to-back and in the end I've got to concede that I like the original "Vacation" more than it's sequel. I think the two films are equally funny, but the first one has a little more originality to it and a slightly better cast. Don't get me wrong though, "European Vacation" IS a funny movie and a very good sequel, but just not as good as the original.

Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo of course, play the parts of Clarke and Ellen Griswold (although spelled "Griswald" in this film for whatever reason) perfectly. The parts of Rusty and Audrey Griswold were re-cast (for whatever reason) with Jason Lively and Dana Hill. I thought Jason Lively was a fine replacement for Anthony Michael Hall, and even slightly resembles him. Although, I was less than impressed with Dana Hill. Not that she did a bad job acting, but more that her character seemed quite different and didn't resemble the original Audrey (Dana Barron) at all. It was nice to see both Eric Idle and Robbie Coltrane in the film (both playing very small roles).

"European Vacation" was a good film and a nice sequel, but still not as good as the original. Although, I would strongly recommend you take a look at this film if you liked the original or just like Chevy/Beverly. Chevy Chase is great, as is Beverly D'Angelo, both make the film well worth the time I put in watching it and I hope they'll make your time worth it as well. Thanks for reading,

-LebowskiT1000

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