The read
A Balasaur Score of 54 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.2/10, Rotten Tomatoes 37%, Metacritic 47/100. Audiences rate it 15 points higher than critics do. Number 3 of 4 in its series by score.
Synopsis
The Griswolds win a vacation to Europe on a game show, and so pack their bags for the continent. They do their best to catch the flavor of Europe, but they just don't know how to be be good tourists. Besides, they have trouble taking holidays in countries where they CAN speak the language.
Ratings
IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes37%
Metacritic47/100
Audiences rate it 15 points higher than critics do.
1,055 audience votes
Key crew
- Amy HeckerlingDirector
- Charles FoxOriginal Music Composer
- John HughesScreenplay
- Robert KlaneScreenplay
Cast
- Chevy ChaseClark Griswold
- Beverly D'AngeloEllen Griswold
- Dana HillAudrey Griswold
- Jason LivelyRusty Griswold
- Victor LanouxThief
- Eric IdleThe Bike Rider
- John AstinKent
- Paul BartelMr. Froeger
- Maureen LipmanLady in the Bed
- Willy MillowitschFritz Spritz
- Mel SmithHotel Manager
- Moon Unit ZappaRusty's California Girl
Stills
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Themes
london, englandchaosgame showvacationsequeltravelfamily vacationeiffel tower, parismarriage problemsinterrupted vacationwoman directorsatirical