National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation script

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation poster thumbnail

Year:1989

Director:Jeremiah S. Chechik

Written by:John Hughes (Screenplay)

Script Synopsis:It's Christmas time 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.

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Script Resources:

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Script PDF - April 14, 1989 draft at The Daily Script
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Script PDF at Script Slug
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Script PDF - 4/20/89 REV at Script City ($)

Note: Multiple links are listed since (a) different versions exist and (b) many scripts posted become unavailable over time. Please notify me if you encounter a stale link.