National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)

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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Duration
1h 37m
Release Year
1989
Genre
Comedy
Starring
Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo, Juliette Lewis

Yule crack up!

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 he manages to keep going, knowing that his Christmas bonus is due soon.

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Additional Info

Release Date: December 1, 1989

Rating: PG-13

Original Language: English

Country: United States

Original Title: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

Original Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio: 1.85 : 1

Camera: Panaflex Camera and Lenses by Panavision

Cinematographic Process: Digital Intermediate (4K) (2022 remaster) · Spherical

Example of the Original Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo · Dolby Digital

HDR Analysis

Max Mastering Display Brightness: 1000 nits

Min Mastering Display Black Level: 0.0001 nits

PEAK BRIGHTNESS: 798 nits

AVERAGE BRIGHTNESS: 89 nits

COLOR SPACE: DCI-P3

HDR Tier

Limited HDR Range

Real Age Rating

13+

Parental Guidance Available?

Featured Review

Highlights: ‘Solid family fare with plenty of yocks…For the most part, helmer Jeremiah Chechik makes an adept debut, injecting plenty of energy and spirit.’ – Variety

 

Critics

Rotten Tomatoes (Tomatometer®)

70% of Positive Reviews

 

Metacritic

49

Audience

Rotten Tomatoes (Users)

86% rated this 3.5 stars or higher

 

IMDb

7.5

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