National Lampoon's European Vacation
“For over two thousand years, Europe has survived many great disasters. Now for the real test. Chevy Chase & his family are coming from America!”
Synopsis
The Griswolds win a vacation to Europe on a game show, and so pack their bags for the continent. They do their best to catch the flavor of Europe, but they just don't know how to be be good tourists. Besides, they have trouble taking holidays in countries where they CAN speak the language.
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Top Cast
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Chevy Chase
Clark Griswold
Beverly D'Angelo
Ellen Griswold
Dana Hill
Audrey Griswold
Jason Lively
Rusty Griswold
Victor Lanoux
Thief
Eric Idle
The Bike Rider
John Astin
Kent
Paul Bartel
Mr. Froeger
Maureen Lipman
Lady in the Bed
Willy Millowitsch
Fritz Spritz
Mel Smith
Hotel Manager
Moon Unit Zappa
Rusty's California Girl
Sheila Kennedy
Game Show Hostess #1
Cynthia Szigeti
Mrs. Froeger
Malcolm Danare
The Froegers' Son
Kevi Kendall
The Froegers' Daughter
Tricia Lange
Game Show Hostess #2
William Zabka
Jack
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 25, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 31, 1986
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$17M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$49.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.9x
+$32.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amy Heckerling
- Screenplay & Story
- John Hughes, Robert Klane
- Original Score
- Charles Fox
- Original Title
- National Lampoon's European Vacation
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $17M
- Worldwide Gross
- $49.4M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amy Heckerling
John Hughes, Robert Klane
Charles Fox
Robert Paynter
Pembroke J. Herring
Matty Simmons
Department Leadership Roster
John Hughes
Screenplay
Matty Simmons
Producer
Pembroke J. Herring
Editor
Amy Heckerling
Director
Charles Fox
Original Music Composer
Robert Paynter
Director of Photography
Robert Klane
Screenplay
Robert Cartwright
Production Design
Graham Williams
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About National Lampoon's European Vacation
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What is National Lampoon's European Vacation about?
The Griswolds win a vacation to Europe on a game show, and so pack their bags for the continent. They do their best to catch the flavor of Europe, but they just don't know how to be be good tourists. Besides, they have trouble taking holidays in countries where they CAN speak the language.
Who directed National Lampoon's European Vacation?
National Lampoon's European Vacation was directed by Amy Heckerling.
Who stars in National Lampoon's European Vacation?
The principal cast of National Lampoon's European Vacation includes Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Dana Hill, Jason Lively, Victor Lanoux.
When was National Lampoon's European Vacation released and how long is it?
National Lampoon's European Vacation was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What was the box office and production budget of National Lampoon's European Vacation?
National Lampoon's European Vacation had a reported production budget of $17M and grossed $49.4M at the worldwide box office (2.9 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for National Lampoon's European Vacation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for National Lampoon's European Vacation was composed by Charles Fox.
What is the age rating and content advisory for National Lampoon's European Vacation?
National Lampoon's European Vacation holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).