The read
A Balasaur Score of 68 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.5/10, Rotten Tomatoes 72%, Metacritic 49/100. Audiences rate it 26 points higher than critics do. Number 2 of 4 in its series by score.
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic49/100
Audiences rate it 26 points higher than critics do.
2,790 audience votes
Key crew
- Jeremiah S. ChechikDirector
- John HughesScreenplay
- Angelo BadalamentiOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Chevy ChaseClark Griswold
- Beverly D'AngeloEllen Griswold
- Juliette LewisAudrey Griswold
- Johnny GaleckiRusty Griswold
- John RandolphClark Griswold Sr.
- Diane LaddNora
- E.G. MarshallArt
- Doris RobertsFrancis
- Julia Louis-DreyfusMargo Chester
- Randy QuaidCousin Eddie
- Miriam FlynnCousin Catherine
- Mae QuestelAunt Bethany
Stills
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Themes
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