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Vacation

  • 20152015
  • RR
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
110K
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POPULARITY
1,795
162
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Christina Applegate, Ed Helms, Skyler Gisondo, and Steele Stebbins in Vacation (2015)
Following in his father's footsteps and hoping for some much-needed family bonding, a grown-up Rusty Griswold surprises his wife, Debbie, and their two sons with a cross-country trip back to America's "favorite family fun park," Walley World.
Play trailer2:34
23 Videos
99+ Photos
  • Adventure
  • Comedy

Rusty Griswold takes his own family on a road trip to "Walley World" in order to spice things up with his wife and reconnect with his sons.Rusty Griswold takes his own family on a road trip to "Walley World" in order to spice things up with his wife and reconnect with his sons.Rusty Griswold takes his own family on a road trip to "Walley World" in order to spice things up with his wife and reconnect with his sons.

IMDb RATING
6.1/10
110K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,795
162
  • Directors
    • John Francis Daley
    • Jonathan Goldstein
  • Writers
    • Jonathan Goldstein
    • John Francis Daley
    • John Hughes(characters)
  • Stars
    • Ed Helms
    • Christina Applegate
    • Skyler Gisondo
Top credits
  • Directors
    • John Francis Daley
    • Jonathan Goldstein
  • Writers
    • Jonathan Goldstein
    • John Francis Daley
    • John Hughes(characters)
  • Stars
    • Ed Helms
    • Christina Applegate
    • Skyler Gisondo
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 418User reviews
    • 232Critic reviews
    • 34Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

    Videos23

    Trailer #3
    Trailer 2:34
    Trailer #3
    Meet The Prancer
    Clip 1:16
    Meet The Prancer
    Favorite Way To Start The Day
    Clip 0:45
    Favorite Way To Start The Day
    Apologize To Your Brother
    Clip 1:03
    Apologize To Your Brother
    Griswold Springs
    Clip 1:11
    Griswold Springs
    Were Driving To Walley World
    Clip 1:00
    Were Driving To Walley World
    Debbie Do Anything
    Clip 1:00
    Debbie Do Anything
    Hand Brake Turn
    Clip 1:01
    Hand Brake Turn
    Introducing the Tartan Prancer
    Featurette 1:49
    Introducing the Tartan Prancer
    Ed Helms
    Interview 7:44
    Ed Helms
    Chris Hemsworth
    Interview 4:43
    Chris Hemsworth
    Goldstein Daley
    Interview 7:13
    Goldstein Daley

    Photos177

    Ed Helms in Vacation (2015)
    Christina Applegate, Leslie Mann, Chris Hemsworth, Skyler Gisondo, and Steele Stebbins in Vacation (2015)
    Ed Helms and Chris Hemsworth in Vacation (2015)
    Ed Helms and Skyler Gisondo in Vacation (2015)
    Christina Applegate in Vacation (2015)
    Christina Applegate, Leslie Mann, Ed Helms, Chris Hemsworth, Skyler Gisondo, and Steele Stebbins in Vacation (2015)
    Ed Helms, Keegan-Michael Key, Skyler Gisondo, Steele Stebbins, and Alkoya Brunson in Vacation (2015)
    Christina Applegate and Ed Helms in Vacation (2015)
    Skyler Gisondo and Steele Stebbins in Vacation (2015)
    Chevy Chase and Ed Helms in Vacation (2015)
    Ed Helms and Chris Hemsworth in Vacation (2015)
    Christina Applegate and Ed Helms in Vacation (2015)

    Top cast

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    Ed Helms
    Ed Helms
    • Rusty Griswoldas Rusty Griswold
    Christina Applegate
    Christina Applegate
    • Debbie Griswoldas Debbie Griswold
    Skyler Gisondo
    Skyler Gisondo
    • James Griswoldas James Griswold
    Steele Stebbins
    Steele Stebbins
    • Kevin Griswoldas Kevin Griswold
    Chris Hemsworth
    Chris Hemsworth
    • Stone Crandallas Stone Crandall
    Leslie Mann
    Leslie Mann
    • Audrey Crandallas Audrey Crandall
    Chevy Chase
    Chevy Chase
    • Clark Griswoldas Clark Griswold
    Beverly D'Angelo
    Beverly D'Angelo
    • Ellen Griswoldas Ellen Griswold
    Charlie Day
    Charlie Day
    • Chadas Chad
    Catherine Missal
    Catherine Missal
    • Adenaas Adena
    Ron Livingston
    Ron Livingston
    • Ethanas Ethan
    Norman Reedus
    Norman Reedus
    • Truckeras Trucker
    Keegan-Michael Key
    Keegan-Michael Key
    • Jack Petersonas Jack Peterson
    Regina Hall
    Regina Hall
    • Nancy Petersonas Nancy Peterson
    Emyri Crutchfield
    Emyri Crutchfield
    • Sheila Petersonas Sheila Peterson
    • (as E'myri Crutchfield)
    Alkoya Brunson
    Alkoya Brunson
    • Gary Petersonas Gary Peterson
    Nick Kroll
    Nick Kroll
    • Colorado Copas Colorado Cop
    Tim Heidecker
    Tim Heidecker
    • Utah Copas Utah Cop
    • Directors
      • John Francis Daley
      • Jonathan Goldstein
    • Writers
      • Jonathan Goldstein
      • John Francis Daley
      • John Hughes(characters)
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    Storyline

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    Following in the footsteps of his father, Clark Griswold, the man with a vision in National Lampoon's Vacation (1983), his son, too, the hard-working family man, Rusty Griswold, wants to have some quality time with his wife, Debbie, and their two sons, Kevin and James. With the idea of revisiting the place of his vivid childhood memories, the exciting Walley World, keep coming to mind, Rusty decides to surprise his family with his proposal for an unforgettable trip across the country in their rented Albanian SUV. However, as the Griswolds hit the road for some serious family-bonding, this is easier said than done, and, disaster after disaster, Rusty's romantic intentions seem to go down the drain. Can some minor mishaps thwart Rusty's plans for creating the perfect family vacation? —Nick Riganas
    • vacation
    • road trip
    • dysfunctional family
    • amusement park
    • sequel
    • 141 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • What could go wrong?
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Comedy
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for crude and sexual content and language throughout, and brief graphic nudity
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Randy Quaid couldn't reprise his role as Cousin Eddie, due to his arrest involving a house payment dispute. Quaid currently lives in Vermont. His character does get a mention.
    • Goofs
      The Griswolds are shown in a motel in Holbrook, Arizona when Rusty and Debbie decide to "sneak out" to the Four Corners Monument. Four Corners is over 200 miles from Holbrook.
    • Quotes

      Rusty Griswold: If Vin Diesel can do it, so can I!

    • Crazy credits
      In both the opening and closing credits, vacation photos are showed that are partially obscured. Whatever is covering part of the photo is moved away, usually revealing a humorous twist.
    • Connections
      Featured in Late Night with Seth Meyers: Ed Helms/Alison Bechdel/Fun Home/Brad Wilk (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Holiday Road
      Written and Performed by Lindsey Buckingham

      Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.

      By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

    User reviews418

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Stands on it's Own, but very Raunchy
    I'm a HUGE Vacation fan...and went to see this new one fresh except for the trailers. Let me say this upfront....It's very funny, BUT, it's also very raunchy. I have a high tolerance for that, and still found myself cringing a few times. Funny that there was an "older" couple behind me in the theater, with their teen "kids/grand-kids". They were laughing HARD the first few minutes, then the lady says "this is too much" and they almost left...but she said "no, it's funny". They stayed all the way and we're laughing most of the whole way. BUT it is uncomfortable at times. Still, it was VERY funny.

    So, I went home and re-watched the original. It was pretty dark, and filthy at times too. Just a little more "inside joke" than in your face like the new one. But anyone that says the original was not cutting edge...watch it again. Plenty of cursing, animal abuse, sex, and shenanigans. It actually holds fairly true, given the 30 years. Oh, and Chevy Rocks in his part. Still great comedic timing.
    helpful•107
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    • erivddavid
    • Jul 30, 2015

    FAQ1

    • Is there a post-credits scene?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 29, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Instagram
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Kỳ Nghỉ Bá Đạo
    • Filming locations
      • Six Flags Over Georgia - 7561 Six Flags Parkway, Austell, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • BenderSpink
      • David Dobkin Productions
      • New Line Cinema
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $31,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $58,884,188
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $14,681,108
      • Aug 2, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $107,228,221
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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