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Vacation

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Remembering fond, childhood memories of his trip to Walley World, Rusty Griswold surprises his wife and two sons with a cross-country excursion to America's favorite fun park. Following in his father's footsteps, Rusty and the gang pack up the car and hit the road for some much-needed family bonding. Soon, the promise of fun turns into one misadventure after another for the next generation of Griswolds and anyone who encounters them.
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Critics Consensus

Borrowing a basic storyline from the film that inspired it but forgetting the charm, wit, and heart, Vacation is yet another nostalgia-driven retread that misses the mark.

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Jason Bailey Flavorwire 05/27/2016
Wacky hijinks ensue, some of them very funny, some dipping desperately into bad taste, some just falling flat. (Which, it's worth remembering, was the case with even the best films of this franchise.) Go to Full Review Mark Kermode Observer (UK) 08/23/2015
1/5
It's hard to imagine even Hangover fans being satisfied by such middling vulgarity. Go to Full Review Geoffrey Macnab Independent (UK) 08/21/2015
2/5
At its best, the film is very funny. At its worst, it makes you groan in dismay. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Jan 1
2.5/4
Sweep the warm and fuzzy nostalgia aside, and the '83 model and this new one are comparable, mixing R-rated laughs with a semi-sincere message about the bonds that hold a family together. Go to Full Review James Croot The Post NZ 09/22/2022
1.5/5
A kind of a cross between We're the Millers and Identity Theft without any real driving purpose, Vacation is an odious mix of tasteless humour and "teachable moments". Go to Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review 06/08/2022
1.5/4
Shock and gross-out humor has its limits, and these filmmakers go out of their way to explore those limits. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Tamsin L @TazyTaz May 16 Yes there was slapstick, yes you saw most things coming but some gags 'slapped you in the face'. The random unpredictable parts and great acting kept me watching. Ashamed to have watched it twice - sometimes you need a movie like this for a proper laugh out loud. The characters reactions to each other were wonderful to behold. Unlike some of you I loved the little brother! See more Rena J @RT01981540 May 15 Really awful. A pointless creation. Stick with the original. See more Beth B @RT37882239 May 10 Absolutely hilarious best comedy in a long time. See more Blake- N @PBSAniDom Apr 6 I thought Vacation was absolutely god-awful. It tries to reboot the classic franchise, but it fails completely. The humor is crude, forced, and rarely lands, making most scenes painful to watch. Ed Helms and the rest of the cast do what they can, but the script is so lazy and unfunny that no performance can save it. The story feels cobbled together, with ridiculous situations that don’t add up to anything enjoyable. Overall, I’d give it a 1/10—it’s forgettable, messy, and a huge disappointment for anyone expecting a funny or charming comedy. See more Fiona K @SilverFi Mar 31 Honestly critics need to be kept away from comedy films. This is one of the funniest films I've seen. See more Matthew W. @Mattrocks704 Mar 27 I’d give it less than a half star. Need i say more? See more Read all reviews
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Jonathan M. Goldstein

Director

John Francis Daley

Director

Ed Helms

Rusty Griswold

Christina Applegate

Debbie Griswold

Skyler Gisondo

James Griswold

Steele Stebbins

Kevin Griswold

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Vacation

Charlie Day as Chad in "Vacation." (L-R) Skyler Gisondo as James Griswold, Steele Stebbins as Kevin Griswold, Christina Applegate as Debbie Griswold and Ed Helms as Rusty Griswold in "Vacation." Chris Hemsworth as Stone Crandall in "Vacation." (L-R) Steele Stebbins as Kevin Griswold, Leslie Mann as Audrey Crandall, Christina Applegate as Debbie Griswold and Skyler Gisondo as James Griswold in "Vacation." Steele Stebbins as Kevin Griswold in "Vacation." Charlie Day as Chad in "Vacation." Chris Hemsworth as Stone Crandall in "Vacation." Ed Helms as Rusty Griswold and Christina Applegate as Debbie Griswold in "Vacation." (L-R) Ed Helms as Rusty Griswold and Chris Hemsworth as Stone Crandall in "Vacation." Chevy Chase as Clark Griswold and Beverly D'Angelo as Ellen Griswold in "Vacation." View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis Remembering fond, childhood memories of his trip to Walley World, Rusty Griswold surprises his wife and two sons with a cross-country excursion to America's favorite fun park. Following in his father's footsteps, Rusty and the gang pack up the car and hit the road for some much-needed family bonding. Soon, the promise of fun turns into one misadventure after another for the next generation of Griswolds and anyone who encounters them.
Director
Jonathan M. Goldstein, John Francis Daley
Producer
David Dobkin, Chris Bender
Screenwriter
Jonathan M. Goldstein, John Francis Daley
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
New Line Cinema, Benderspink
Rating
R (Crude and Sexual Content|Brief Graphic Nudity|Language Throughout)
Genre
Comedy, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 29, 2015, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
May 23, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$58.9M
Runtime
1h 39m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)