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10 Best Movies Like National Lampoon's Vacation

If you loved National Lampoon's Vacation, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
National Lampoon's European Vacation

National Lampoon's European Vacation

1985★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to National Lampoon's Vacation for fans of Comedy & Adventure. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The Griswolds win a vacation to Europe on a game show, and so pack their bags for the continent. They do their best to catch the flavor of Europe, but they just don't know how to b...

#2
Vegas Vacation

Vegas Vacation

1997★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to National Lampoon's Vacation for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The Griswold family hits the road again for a typically ill-fated vacation, this time to the glitzy mecca of slots and showgirls—Las Vegas....

#3
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

1989★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to National Lampoon's Vacation for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

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 continua...

#4
Over the Edge

Over the Edge

1979★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to National Lampoon's Vacation for fans of Crime. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A group of bored teenagers rebel against authority in the community of New Granada....

#5
On Golden Pond

On Golden Pond

1981★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to National Lampoon's Vacation for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

For Norman and Ethel Thayer, this summer on golden pond is filled with conflict and resolution. When their daughter Chelsea arrives, the family is forced to renew the bonds of love...

#6
A Home at the End of the World

A Home at the End of the World

2004★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to National Lampoon's Vacation for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Three friends form a bond over the year, Johnathan is gay, Clare is straight and Bobby is neither, instead he loves the people he loves. As their lives go on there is tension and t...