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Inside Story: National Lampoon's Vacation (2011) - Movie Browser

The Griswold chaos was REAL and Chevy Chase was the architect of his own disaster.

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Overview

A look at the making of the classic comedy film.

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creative destructioncollaborative chaoscomedy legacyHollywood hubris

Standout Aspects

Acting

Chevy's unfiltered interviews are a masterclass in self-mythologizing.

Direction

Harold Ramis's diplomatic patience with chaos deserves study.

Production

The station wagon death cult origin story is *wild*.

Best for:Rewatch·Solo·Friends

ReleasedJan 1, 2011

Runtime1h 25m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensitymedium

Tonelight

Feelmedium

Pangolin Pictures

Top Cast

Chevy Chase

Self

Harold Ramis

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Anthony Michael Hall

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Eugene Levy

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Beverly D'Angelo

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Jane Krakowski

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Christie Brinkley

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Dana Barron

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