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Vacation

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27% Tomatometer 176 Reviews 45% Popcornmeter 25,000+ Ratings
Remembering fond, childhood memories of his trip to Walley World, Rusty Griswold surprises his wife and two sons with a cross-country excursion to America's favorite fun park. Following in his father's footsteps, Rusty and the gang pack up the car and hit the road for some much-needed family bonding. Soon, the promise of fun turns into one misadventure after another for the next generation of Griswolds and anyone who encounters them.
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Critics Consensus

Borrowing a basic storyline from the film that inspired it but forgetting the charm, wit, and heart, Vacation is yet another nostalgia-driven retread that misses the mark.

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Jason Bailey Flavorwire 05/27/2016
Wacky hijinks ensue, some of them very funny, some dipping desperately into bad taste, some just falling flat. (Which, it's worth remembering, was the case with even the best films of this franchise.) Go to Full Review Mark Kermode Observer (UK) 08/23/2015
1/5
It's hard to imagine even Hangover fans being satisfied by such middling vulgarity. Go to Full Review Geoffrey Macnab Independent (UK) 08/21/2015
2/5
At its best, the film is very funny. At its worst, it makes you groan in dismay. Go to Full Review Diego Batlle Otroscines.com Jun 29
2.5/5
[Vacation] offers some daringly extreme situations, but the 4,100-kilometer journey...is filled with formulaic scenes executed with the most basic approach. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Jan 1
2.5/4
Sweep the warm and fuzzy nostalgia aside, and the '83 model and this new one are comparable, mixing R-rated laughs with a semi-sincere message about the bonds that hold a family together. Go to Full Review James Croot The Post NZ 09/22/2022
1.5/5
A kind of a cross between We're the Millers and Identity Theft without any real driving purpose, Vacation is an odious mix of tasteless humour and "teachable moments". Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Shawn S @Skoolboy740 Jul 7 How the hell are there bad reviews? This is one of the funniest movies I have ever seen. I love the original and the sequels as well, but my god this had my literally crying. My wife was trying to sleep and was so upset because I could not stop laughing. People are nuts if they didn’t like this. See more Young S @YoungStevie Jul 6 Don’t listen to the critics this is a great remake and it’s hilarious. Yes of course it’s ridiculous and absurd but that’s the entire point. If you want something silly to put a smile on your face then watch. See more Thyaagu C @Thyaagu Jul 5 Pure nonsense, but an absolute blast!! Switch your brain off and enjoy the endless stream of LOL moments. One loud, chaotic, ridiculously fun ride. See more Emb3rGamer66 T @Emb3r.G Jun 21 A fun thing to watch every year on Fathers Day with my Dad See more Par H @Parhwy Jun 12 Vacation (2015) 99-minute-long US comedy I saw on Netflix in June 2026. I only watched this film because I have seen a few meme Reels focussing on the two brothers, especially the younger one. I legit did not know it was a movie (I thought it was a TV series like Malcolm in the Middle) let alone a National Lampoon’s Vacation franchise instalment. Characters and story are established efficiently within 13 minutes. Yet the next scene, the car scene, lingers far, far too long. Kevin, played by Steele Stebbins, is clearly loving the role and I loved the scripting, acting and directing. Iconic role in my humble opinion. I laughed a lot in this film. Not all of it. I did shock-laugh at the PDF joke. The ending is heart-warming within this silly, jokey style. Rewatch? Maybe. Recommend? Yes. 7/10. See more darren J @RT60897355 Jun 4 Wow how the critics and even to my surprise the audience 😱 didn't appreciate the absolute laugh out loud funniness of this movies performances, writing and directing.... I can't believe i hadn't seen it sooner... But literally tears LAUGHING from the stupidity and mayhem... Watch it You'll be happy! Plus Thors huge 🍆 🤤 boner ... I mean BONUS! See more Read all reviews
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Jonathan M. Goldstein

Director

John Francis Daley

Director

Ed Helms

Rusty Griswold

Christina Applegate

Debbie Griswold

Skyler Gisondo

James Griswold

Steele Stebbins

Kevin Griswold

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Vacation

Charlie Day as Chad in "Vacation." (L-R) Skyler Gisondo as James Griswold, Steele Stebbins as Kevin Griswold, Christina Applegate as Debbie Griswold and Ed Helms as Rusty Griswold in "Vacation." Chris Hemsworth as Stone Crandall in "Vacation." (L-R) Steele Stebbins as Kevin Griswold, Leslie Mann as Audrey Crandall, Christina Applegate as Debbie Griswold and Skyler Gisondo as James Griswold in "Vacation." Steele Stebbins as Kevin Griswold in "Vacation." Charlie Day as Chad in "Vacation." Chris Hemsworth as Stone Crandall in "Vacation." Ed Helms as Rusty Griswold and Christina Applegate as Debbie Griswold in "Vacation." (L-R) Ed Helms as Rusty Griswold and Chris Hemsworth as Stone Crandall in "Vacation." Chevy Chase as Clark Griswold and Beverly D'Angelo as Ellen Griswold in "Vacation." View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis Remembering fond, childhood memories of his trip to Walley World, Rusty Griswold surprises his wife and two sons with a cross-country excursion to America's favorite fun park. Following in his father's footsteps, Rusty and the gang pack up the car and hit the road for some much-needed family bonding. Soon, the promise of fun turns into one misadventure after another for the next generation of Griswolds and anyone who encounters them.
Director
Jonathan M. Goldstein, John Francis Daley
Producer
David Dobkin, Chris Bender
Screenwriter
Jonathan M. Goldstein, John Francis Daley
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
New Line Cinema, Benderspink
Rating
R (Crude and Sexual Content|Brief Graphic Nudity|Language Throughout)
Genre
Comedy, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 29, 2015, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
May 23, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$58.9M
Runtime
1h 39m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)