PG-13

National Lampoon's European Vacation

For over two thousand years, Europe has survived many great disasters. Now for the real test. Chevy Chase & his family are coming from America!

1985 • 95 min • Adventure · Comedy

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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.

Our family guide

Best from age 12

Movie Knight Score

1033 reviews

62 Audience · 1033 · 100%

The Griswolds win a European vacation and embark on a chaotic tour of the continent. Their misadventures involve various mishaps, cultural misunderstandings, and comical attempts to navigate foreign lands. The trip tests their family bonds but ultimately brings them closer.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 4/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 3/10
Romance & sensuality: 3/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

Some suggestive humor and mild innuendo
Brief scenes of drug use, mostly played for laughs
Mild peril during chase sequences

What it models well

Family togetherness
Embracing new experiences
Resilience in the face of chaos

Talk about it after

Cultural differences and expectations
Handling unexpected travel problems
The importance of family patience

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for National Lampoon's European Vacation. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.