Vegas Vacation (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1997, Vegas Vacation is a comedy film directed by Stephen Kessler, running about 93 minutes. “This time the Griswolds are on a roll.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Vegas Vacation stars Chevy Chase as Clark Griswold, Beverly D'Angelo as Ellen Griswold, Randy Quaid as Cousin Eddie and Ethan Embry as Russell 'Rusty' Griswold, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Vegas Vacation has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $36.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Vegas Vacation page.
If you liked it. Fans of Vegas Vacation tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Vegas Vacation (1997)?
- In US, Vegas Vacation is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Vegas Vacation worth watching?
- Vegas Vacation holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Vegas Vacation?
- Vegas Vacation stars Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Randy Quaid, Ethan Embry and Marisol Nichols.