National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)

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.

Genres: Comedy

What to watch after National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

• Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987) — Same subject: holiday
• Caddyshack (1980) — Same feel: fun, cheerful
• The Great Outdoors (1988) — John Hughes wrote for both
• Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) — John Hughes wrote for both
• Home Alone (1990)
• National Lampoon's Animal House (1978) — Same feel: fun, cheerful