National Lampoon's Vacation Movies: Essential Films
This watch list represents the classic trilogy that defined the Vacation series and established Clark Griswold as a comedy icon.
The films cover the golden era of the franchise, featuring Chevy Chase at his peak and the most memorable family disasters. From the original cross-country road trip to the beloved holiday classic, this trio captures everything that made the series special.
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National Lampoon's Vacation
Clark Griswold embarks on a cross-country road trip with his family to reach the Walley World theme park, but their vacation quickly turns into a series of hilarious misadventures and unexpected detours.
National Lampoon's European Vacation
The Griswold family wins a European vacation on a game show and embarks on a chaotic tour of the continent. Their well-meaning but bumbling attempts at being tourists lead to a series of misadventures across Europe.
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Clark Griswold attempts to create the perfect family Christmas celebration, but his well-intentioned holiday plans are derailed by a series of mishaps and the arrival of his eccentric relatives.
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