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# National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) - Is it OK for kids? | Top Rated Families

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# National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

1989Rated PG-1397 minComedy

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It's Christmastime, and the Griswolds are preparing for a family seasonal celebration. But things never run smoothly for Clark, his wife Ellen, and their two kids. Clark's continual bad luck is worsened by his obnoxious family guests, but he manages to keep going, knowing that his Christmas bonus is due soon.

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**Length:** 97 min - a standard movie night

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