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.
Chevy Chase
as Clark Griswold
Beverly D'Angelo
as Ellen Griswold
Juliette Lewis
as Audrey Griswold
Johnny Galecki
as Russell 'Rusty' Griswold
John Randolph
as Clark, Sr.
Diane Ladd
as Nora
E.G. Marshall
as Art
Doris Roberts
as Francis
Randy Quaid
as Cousin Eddie
Miriam Flynn
as Cousin Catherine
Cody Burger
as Rocky
Ellen Hamilton Latzen
as Ruby Sue
