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!"
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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
National Lampoon's European Vacation earned $49.4M worldwide on a $17.0M budget — a 190% return on investment.
Amy Heckerling →
Year context
National Lampoon's European Vacation was released 41 years ago in 1985.
CAST (20)
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
KK
Kevi Kendall
The Froegers' Daughter
TL
Tricia Lange
Game Show Hostess #2
William Zabka
Jack
WG
Wendy Goldman
Stewardess
Angus MacKay
Announcer at Court
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$17.0M
Budget
$49.4M
Revenue
+190%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
Warner Bros. Pictures
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
95 min (1h 35m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.2/10 (962 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$17,000,000
Box Office
$49,364,621
Profit
+$32,364,621
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is National Lampoon's European Vacation?
National Lampoon's European Vacation has a runtime of 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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 cast of National Lampoon's European Vacation includes Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Dana Hill, Jason Lively, Victor Lanoux.
How much did National Lampoon's European Vacation make at the box office?
National Lampoon's European Vacation earned $49,364,621 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $17,000,000.
What is the rating of National Lampoon's European Vacation?
National Lampoon's European Vacation has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 based on 962 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Adventure
Comedy
Romance
KEYWORDS (12)
london, england
chaos
game show
vacation
travel
family vacation
eiffel tower, paris
marriage problems
interrupted vacation
woman director
satirical
absurd
