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Where was National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation filmed?

1989 film, directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik.

  • Long Beach

The story is set in Chicago, about 1,749 miles (2,815 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
Chicago
Filmed in
Long Beach
Distance
About 1,749 miles (2,815 km) between Chicago and the nearest filming location.
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About National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

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Released
1989
Director
Jeremiah S. Chechik
Cast
Chevy ChaseBeverly D'AngeloRandy QuaidJohnny GaleckiJuliette LewisBrian Doyle-MurrayWilliam HickeyDoris RobertsDiane LaddMae Questel
Genre
BuddyComedyChristmas

Chicago-area resident Clark Griswold intends to have a "Good old fashioned" Christmas with his entire family.

Clark's and Ellen's parents arrive for Christmas, and their bickering quickly begins to annoy the family.

Clark offers to buy gifts for Eddie's kids so they can still enjoy Christmas.

Famous lines from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • No shit.Clark
  • That's my name.Mary
  • You have your coat on.Mary
  • Because it's cold out?Mary
  • I wasn't talking to you.Clark

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