As the holiday season approaches, brace yourself for the uproarious festivities of Clark (Chevy Chase) and the Griswold family in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. This perennial holiday gem, celebrated for its portrayal of the chaotic and at times exasperating holiday spirit, is gearing up for another round of merriment. Despite being the third installment in the National Lampoon franchise, following Vacation and European Vacation, Christmas Vacation has solidified its status as a timeless Christmas comedy.
When and Where to Tune In to National Lampoon’s ‘Christmas Vacation’
AMC is spreading holiday cheer by airing ‘Christmas Vacation’ throughout December, featuring prominently in AMC’s Best Christmas Marathon from Dec. 23-25. Catch it alongside festive classics like ‘Elf’ and ‘Four Christmases.’ Additionally, don’t miss the post-Christmas laughs on AMC on Dec. 26 during the Holiday Hangover marathon. IFC has scheduled ‘Christmas Vacation’ for Friday, Dec. 22, with showtimes at 8:15 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
Where to Stream the Yuletide Hilarity
No cable, no problem! Indulge in ‘Christmas Vacation’ via various streaming platforms:
- Apple TV (rent)
- Amazon Prime Video (rent)
- Google Play (rent)
- TBS
- AMC
- TNT
- Max
- Hulu
Introducing the Star-Studded ‘Christmas Vacation’ Cast
Behold the talents of the ensemble cast:
- Chevy Chase as Clark Griswold
- Beverly D’Angelo as Ellen Griswold
- Juliette Lewis as Audrey Griswold
- Randy Quaid as Cousin Eddie
- Johnny Galecki as Russell Griswold
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Margo Chester
- John Randolph as Clark Griswold Sr.
- Diane Ladd as Nora Griswold
- Miriam Flynn as Cousin Catherine
Unraveling the Griswold Family Dynamics
- Clark Griswold: The well-intentioned but flawed patriarch of National Lampoon’s ‘Christmas Vacation.’
- Ellen Griswold: Clark’s wife, steering through the holiday mayhem.
- The Griswold family: Featuring children Audrey and Rusty, accompanied by an array of relatives adding chaos to their Christmas celebrations