Synopsis
The Griswolds win a vacation tour across Europe where the usual havoc ensues.
Scores
Overall Score
80.4
Popularity Percentile (Year)
86.4%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
91.5%
Review Aggregate
47.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 39% of 18 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, family-friendly, psychological. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnyfamily-friendlypsychologicalsatiricalcharacter-drivenemotional
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevy Chase | 1985 | $1,108,000 | $3,232,000 | (est) |
| Beverly D'Angelo | 1985 | $682,000 | $1,989,000 | (est) |
| Dana Hill | 1985 | $514,000 | $1,498,000 | (est) |
| Jason Lively | 1985 | $420,000 | $1,225,000 | (est) |
| Victor Lanoux | 1985 | $359,000 | $1,047,000 | (est) |
| Eric Idle | 1985 | $316,000 | $922,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score37.0
RT critic review count30
Rotten Tomatoes audience score49.0
RT audience rating count50,000
IMDb rating6.2
IMDb votes74,644
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1985 | $49,364,621 | $143,918,974 |
| International | 1985 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1985 | $49,364,621 | $143,918,974 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1985 | $24,682,310 | $71,959,487 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1985 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1985 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1985 | $25,828,000 | $75,299,662 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1985 | $11,360,000 | $33,119,257 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1985 | $12,341,155 | $35,979,744 |
| Total Revenues | 1985 | $74,211,466 | $216,358,149 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1985 | $17,000,000 | $49,562,268 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1985 | $8,473,000 (est) | $24,702,417 (est) |
| Participations | 1985 | $5,937,000 | $17,308,893 |
| Residuals ? | 1985 | $3,335,000 | $9,722,951 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1985 | $3,400,000 | $9,912,454 |
| Total Expenses | 1985 | $38,145,000 | $111,208,982 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1985 | $36,066,466 | $105,149,166 |
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