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

Stuff.co.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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marcos s

I made a rotten tomatoes account just for this movie because I was shocked by the terrible ratings. Literally one of the funniest movies I’ve seen in a long time and I’m sad I just now learned about it. Ya there’s bad language, sex jokes, etc., get over it p*ssies. 10/10 I was laughing out loud non-stop. I wish they made a sequel with this same cast

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/09/24

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Laurence S

“Vacation” is a sharp, self-aware take on the classic road-trip comedy, blending nostalgia with fresh humour. Ed Helms and Christina Applegate anchor the chaos with genuine family dynamics, while the film cleverly comments on the pressure to create “perfect” memories. It’s both a homage and an inventive twist, offering unexpected depth amid the laughs.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/30/24

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Hannah S

The jokes were extremely vulgar. So much so that we couldn't even finish the movie. The original franchise had some vulgarity, but was well-balanced with wit and actual humor. This film seemed to choose the easiest way for cheap laughs using raunchy sex jokes and curse words.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

10/19/24

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Rare T

Within its very few minutes, I predicted I’d give Vacation 2 stars. The extra half was added because of the jokes, not for their (lacking) originality, but for the effort and their good timing. Everything else seems exaggerated for absolutely no logical reason other than passing time with weird anomalies. Well, at least I got to see Christina Applegate.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

09/17/24

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donnie m

3 stars because i like Christina Applegate-i have this on now but who wrote this cr.p? it's not funny-it's ridiculous....every line out of husband makes me cringe and HORRIBLE fake southern accent and talking with food in mouth from 'stone'....so gross!!!!!!! how did ANYONE think this sh.t is funny?

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/25/24

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timmy b

Laugh my ass off every time I watch it. Soo good! Let’s continue the franchise!!!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/31/24

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Jonathan M. Goldstein

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John Francis Daley

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Ed Helms

Rusty Griswold

Christina Applegate

Debbie Griswold

Skyler Gisondo

James Griswold

Steele Stebbins

Kevin Griswold

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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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