Vacation

Release Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 Nationwide

Charlie Day, Leslie Mann, Skyler Gisondo, Christina Applegate, Chris Hemsworth, Ed Helms, David Dobkin, Beverly D'Angelo, Sam Brown, Steele Stebbins, Elizabeth Gillies, Keegan-Michael Key, John Francis Daley, Chevy Chase, Jonathan Goldstein, Chris Bender, Dave Neustadter, Jeff Kleeman

  • 3.7

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Plot

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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.
Cited as modified plot formulation from variety.com
Adventure Comedy Sequel

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Crew Behind the Film

The Vacation behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director John Francis Daley last directed Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and Game Night. The film's writer Jonathan Goldstein last wrote Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and Game Night.

Producers
Chris Bender
David Dobkin

Additional Information

MPA 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

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Vacation Theatrical Trailer Clip Image
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Vacation Theatrical Trailer
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Vacation Redband Trailer

Production Details

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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.

Production Updates

Completed

The film was tagged as Completed.

Post-Production

The film was tagged as Post-Production.

Production

The film was tagged as Production.

Pre-Production

The film was tagged as Pre-Production. The budget has been set and a script was given a polish.

Development

The film was tagged as Development. David Dobkin was originally attached to produce and direct the film; John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein are now attached to helm.

Development

The film was tagged as Development.

Concept

The film was tagged as Concept.

Release Dates

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Vacation was released in nationwide movie theaters on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 . There were 1 other movie released on the same date, including Listen to Me Marlon.



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Sun., Dec. 13, 2015

  • Set the MPAA rating to R for crude and sexual content and language throughout, and brief graphic nudity

  • Added the tagline: "The Griswolds are back. What could go wrong? "

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