Vacation

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Vacation

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Released Jul 29, 2015

1h 39m

Comedy

Adventure

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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

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.)

May 27, 2016

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Mark Kermode

Observer (UK)

It's hard to imagine even Hangover fans being satisfied by such middling vulgarity.

Rated: 1/5

Aug 23, 2015

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Geoffrey Macnab

Independent (UK)

At its best, the film is very funny. At its worst, it makes you groan in dismay.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 21, 2015

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James Croot

The Post NZ

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".

Rated: 1.5/5

Sep 22, 2022

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Shock and gross-out humor has its limits, and these filmmakers go out of their way to explore those limits.

Rated: 1.5/4

Jun 8, 2022

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

The film was never going to be very smart, but it delivers the belly laughs you needed and were looking for.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 12, 2021

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Jaclyn B

45 minutes in so far and this movie is gross 🤢 they are making jokes about p*dophilia, r*pe. Topics between children and adults are just downright inappropriate whether real life OR movie even if it a comedy or intended for an older crowd.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/21/25

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Marco Antônio B

filme extremamente engraçado.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/16/25

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Matthew B

Amazing movie and it's underrated one of my favorites

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/07/25

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r96 s

'Vacation' is a poor final film (for now, you know they'll make another some day) of this series. It is officially a sequel to the previous films, though it's practically a reboot of sorts - one that, evidently, didn't lead to much. All of this just feels lacklustre and forced. Ed Helms and Christina Applegate aren't the best pairing, their performances aren't anything to shout about either. Helms particularly feels ill-fitting for his role. Skyler Gisondo and Steele Stebbins, the kids, are actually fairly decent, better than the adults for sure. Chris Hemsworth's part is a little amusing, though very quickly gets repetitive; despite minimal screen time. Another two who also appear for only a short time are Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo. Good to see 'em return but again, forced. D'Angelo is super sidelined, barely has a line iirc. Some of the 'supporting cast' are at least interesting to see involved, namely Charlie Day, Ron Livingston, Keegan-Michael Key, Regina Hall and there's a small cameo from a certain 'The Walking Dead' star - I didn't expect it, but welcomed all the same. Anyway, yeah... glad this was the last movie. This 2015 flick is very short of laughs. 5/10 it is, for me.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/06/25

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Kornelija p

So funny! I wish they made more movies like this

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/31/25

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Grace R

Borderline unbearable. Sunk cost fallacy and my dad occasionally chuckling were the only reasons it got finished.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

12/25/24

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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: Benderspink, New Line Cinema
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)

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