Movie

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

“Yule crack up!”

★ 7.2(2,731)19891h 37m

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is streaming on Stan, HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fetch TV. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

Where to watch National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

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Good to know

Director: Jeremiah S. Chechik
Release date: 1989-11-30
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: English
Box office: $74,542,088
Budget: $27,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Hughes Entertainment
Part of: National Lampoon's Vacation Collection

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation — trailer

About National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is a 1989 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik, starring Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo and Juliette Lewis. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 2,731 viewers. Below you can see where to watch National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

It's Christmastime, and the Griswolds are preparing for a family seasonal celebration. But things never run smoothly for Clark, his wife Ellen, and their two kids. Clark's continual bad luck is worsened by his obnoxious family guests, but he manages to keep going, knowing that his Christmas bonus is due soon.

Cast

Chevy Chase

Clark Griswold

Beverly D'Angelo

Ellen Griswold

Juliette Lewis

Audrey Griswold

Johnny Galecki

Rusty Griswold

John Randolph

Clark Griswold Sr.

Diane Ladd

Nora

E.G. Marshall

Art

Doris Roberts

Francis

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Margo Chester

Randy Quaid

Cousin Eddie

Miriam Flynn

Cousin Catherine

Mae Questel

Aunt Bethany

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation in Australia?+

In Australia, you can stream National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation on Stan, HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fetch TV.

Is National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation on Netflix?+

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is not on Netflix in Australia right now, but you can stream it on Stan, HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel.

How long is National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?+

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?+

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation stars Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Juliette Lewis, Johnny Galecki and John Randolph.

When did National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation come out?+

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is a 1989 movie directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik.

What genre is National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?+

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is Comedy film.

Who directed National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?+

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation was directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik.