If you are a fan of 80s and 90s comedy movies, then you must know the iconic character Clark Griswold played by Chevy Chase. Clark Griswold is a lovable, bumbling, and often unlucky family man who always manages to get himself and his family into hilarious mishaps.
One of the most memorable aspects of the character is his obsession with taking vacations, which are documented in a series of movies. Here’s a rundown of all the vacation movies from Chevy Chase.
National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983)
The first movie in the series is National Lampoon’s Vacation, released in 1983. In this movie, Clark Griswold plans an epic cross-country road trip to the fictional amusement park called Wally World with his wife Ellen (played by Beverly D’Angelo) and their two children Rusty and Audrey. The movie is filled with classic scenes like Clark getting lost in St. Louis or accidentally dragging his aunt’s dog behind his car.
National Lampoon’s European Vacation (1985)
The second installment of the series is National Lampoon’s European Vacation released in 1985. In this movie, the Griswolds win an all-expenses-paid trip to Europe where they encounter cultural differences they were unprepared for like driving on the wrong side of the road or accidentally stealing priceless artifacts from a museum.
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation was released in 1989, and it’s still one of the most beloved Christmas movies ever made. In this movie, Clark decides to host a big family Christmas but everything that can go wrong does go wrong. From setting up an overly complicated lighting display to dealing with obnoxious relatives – it’s all there!
Vegas Vacation (1997)
In Vegas Vacation, released in 1997, Clark and his family head to Las Vegas for a family vacation. This time, the kids are all grown up and Clark is determined to win big at the casinos. It’s a hilarious ride filled with classic Vegas tropes like Wayne Newton performances and Elvis impersonators.
Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie’s Island Adventure (2003)
The final installment of the series is Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie’s Island Adventure which was released in 2003. This movie focuses on Clark’s annoying cousin Eddie who takes his family on a tropical vacation but things go awry when they get stranded on an island.
Conclusion
There you have it – all the vacation movies from Chevy Chase! These movies are timeless classics that have been entertaining audiences for decades. If you haven’t seen them yet, then grab some popcorn and get ready for some laughs!