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1989 · 97 min · PG-13

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

Directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik · Comedy

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) is a Comedy film, directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik set in Chicago during the 1980s, in winter. It runs 97 minutes and is rated PG-13.

Themes of family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
Angelo Badalamenti
Cinematography
Thomas E. Ackerman
Cast
Chevy ChaseBeverly D'AngeloJuliette LewisJohnny GaleckiJohn RandolphDiane LaddE.G. MarshallDoris Roberts

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Chicago
Setting
Suburban
When
1980s
Season
Winter

Premise & themes

Themes
Family & Loyalty
Tone
ComedicCozy

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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