Vegas Vacation
“This time the Griswolds are on a roll.”
Synopsis
The Griswold family hits the road again for a typically ill-fated vacation, this time to the glitzy mecca of slots and showgirls—Las Vegas.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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Chevy Chase
Clark Griswold
Beverly D'Angelo
Ellen Griswold
Randy Quaid
Cousin Eddie
Ethan Embry
Rusty Griswold
Marisol Nichols
Audrey Griswold
Miriam Flynn
Cousin Catherine
Shae D'Lyn
Cousin Vicki
Wayne Newton
Wayne Newton
Siegfried Fischbacher
Siegfried
Roy Horn
Roy
Wallace Shawn
Marty
Sid Caesar
Mr. Ellis
Julio Oscar Mechoso
Limo Driver
Sly Smith
Mirage Security Guard
Julia Sweeney
Mirage Reception Person
Corinna Harney
Girl at Blackjack Table
Joe Armeno
Roulette Stickman
Christie Brinkley
Woman in Ferrari
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 13, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 1, 1997
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$36.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.46x
+$11.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Kessler
- Screenplay & Story
- Elisa Bell
- Original Score
- Joel McNeely
- Original Title
- Vegas Vacation
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $36.4M
- Production Studios
- Jerry Weintraub Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Kessler
Elisa Bell, Bob Ducsay
Joel McNeely
William A. Fraker
Seth Flaum
Matty Simmons, Susan Ekins, Jerry Weintraub
Department Leadership Roster
Seth Flaum
Editor
Joel McNeely
Original Music Composer
Elisa Bell
Screenplay
Stephen Kessler
Director
Jerry Weintraub
Producer
William A. Fraker
Director of Photography
Carole Brown-James
Costume Design
David L. Snyder
Production Design
Allan Graf
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vegas Vacation
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Vegas Vacation about?
The Griswold family hits the road again for a typically ill-fated vacation, this time to the glitzy mecca of slots and showgirls—Las Vegas.
Who directed Vegas Vacation?
Vegas Vacation was directed by Stephen Kessler.
Who stars in Vegas Vacation?
The principal cast of Vegas Vacation includes Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Randy Quaid, Ethan Embry, Marisol Nichols.
When was Vegas Vacation released and how long is it?
Vegas Vacation was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of Vegas Vacation?
Vegas Vacation had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $36.4M at the worldwide box office (1.46 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Vegas Vacation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Vegas Vacation was composed by Joel McNeely.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Vegas Vacation?
Vegas Vacation holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).