How Many Chevy Chase Vacation Movies Are There?

By Robert Palmer

If you’re a fan of Chevy Chase, you may be wondering how many Vacation movies there are in total. Well, wonder no more! As it turns out, there are five Vacation movies in total, each one offering its own unique take on the Griswold family’s wacky adventures.

The Original: National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983)

The first Vacation movie was released in 1983 and quickly became a cult classic. In this movie, Chevy Chase plays Clark Griswold, a bumbling family man who takes his wife Ellen (played by Beverly D’Angelo) and their two kids on a cross-country road trip to Walley World amusement park. Along the way, the family encounters all sorts of mishaps and misadventures that make for some hilarious moments.

The Sequels: European Vacation (1985), Christmas Vacation (1989), and Vegas Vacation (1997)

After the success of the original Vacation movie, three sequels were made over the course of the next decade. In European Vacation, the Griswolds travel to Europe for a new set of adventures.

In Christmas Vacation, they stay home for the holidays and hilarity ensues when their extended family comes to visit. Finally, in Vegas Vacation, they head to Sin City for some wild times.

The Reboot: Vacation (2015)

In 2015, a reboot of National Lampoon’s Vacation was released with Ed Helms playing Clark’s now-grown-up son Rusty. This time around, Rusty takes his own family on a road trip to Walley World and encounters plenty of hijinks along the way.

  • All five movies feature Chevy Chase as Clark Griswold, with Beverly D’Angelo returning as Ellen in four of them.
  • The National Lampoon’s Vacation movies have become a beloved franchise for fans of Chevy Chase and comedy in general.
  • Whether you’re watching the original or one of the sequels, you’re sure to find plenty of laughs and memorable moments.

In conclusion

So there you have it – five Chevy Chase Vacation movies in total. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer to the franchise, there’s no denying the enduring appeal of these classic comedies.