Vacation Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

The Griswolds are back. What could go wrong?

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Last modified: Dec. 13, 2015

Vacation

Release Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 Theaters

Director: John Francis Daley • Jonathan Goldstein

Starring: Christina Applegate • Ed Helms • Chevy Chase • Beverly D'Angelo • Skyler Gisondo

R Adventure N/A

3.68 / 5.0

71% WILL SEE 29% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The film follows grown-up son (Ed Helms) who has the perfect surprise for his wife, Debbie (Christina Applegate), and two sons: the cross-country trip of a lifetime, reminiscent of the fun-filled excursion he took as a kid. They’re going to Walley World, America’s greatest amusement park.

Adventure Comedy Sequel

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Who stars in Vacation – Cast List

Christina Applegate
... Debbie

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, The Book of Life
Ed Helms
... Rusty Griswold

Daddy's Home, The Hangover
C
Chevy Chase
... Clark Griswold

Glisten and the Merry Mission, Zombie Town
B
Beverly D'Angelo
... Ellen Griswold

Sleepwalker, No Address
S
Skyler Gisondo
Superman, The Social Dilemma
S
Steele Stebbins
Incoming
Chris Hemsworth
... Stone Crandall

Avengers: Doomsday, Crime 101
Charlie Day
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Honey Don’t!
Leslie Mann
... Audrey Griswold

Rio, Poetic License
E
Elizabeth Gillies
... Heather

Arizona, Spread
Keegan-Michael Key
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Transformers One

Who is making Vacation – Crew List

A look at Vacation behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director John Francis Daley last helmed Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and Game Night. The film's writer Jonathan Goldstein last penned Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and Game Night.

Director: John Francis Daley
Jonathan Goldstein
Screenwriters: Jonathan Goldstein
John Francis Daley
Producers: Chris Bender
David Dobkin

Studios: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Company: Big Kid Pictures
New Line Cinema

Production – What we know about the Vacation

Key Facts

Leslie Mann will play Audrey Griswold, who was played by Dana Barron in the 1983 original. In the update, Audrey is married to Chris Hemsworth, an anchorman named Stone Crandall.
Original stars Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo are making appearances.
A reboot/remake of the classic 1980s John Hughes comedy film.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jun 2015

Completed

Changed Vacation movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Mar 2015

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Oct 2014

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Mar 2013

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. The budget has been set and a script was given a polish.

Mar 2012

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. David Dobkin was originally attached to produce and direct the film; John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein are now attached to helm.

Oct 2009

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

Dec 2004

Concept

Changed the movie production status to Concept. Concept movies are rumored films with little to no official development.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for crude and sexual content and language throughout, and brief graphic nudity
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: The Griswolds are back. What could go wrong?
Also known as: Untitled New Line Comedy
Language: English

Vacation Trailers and Clips

Vacation

Theatrical Trailer

Vacation

Redband Trailer

Vacation Release Date: When was the film released?

Vacation was released in nationwide movie theaters on Wednesday, July 29 , 2015. There were one other movie released on the same date, including Listen to Me Marlon.