National Lampoon’s European Vacation (1985)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $49,400,000 | Details |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $12,329,627 (25.0% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.01 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,546 opening theaters/1,547 max. theaters, 6.6 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $157,384,215 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | July 26th, 1985 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Video Release: | July 28th, 1998 by Warner Home Video |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 |
| Running Time: | 94 minutes |
| Franchise: | National Lampoon's Vacation, National Lampoon |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Sequel With Lead Character Recast |
| Plot point: | Dysfunctional Family, Family Vacations, Road Trip |
| Subgenre: | Family Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Warner Bros. |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 1985 | 1 | $12,329,627 | 1,546 | $7,975 | $12,329,627 | 1 | |
| Aug 2, 1985 | 2 | $7,365,477 | -40% | 1,546 | $4,764 | $27,368,115 | 2 |
| Aug 9, 1985 | 4 | $4,308,386 | -42% | 1,547 | $2,785 | $35,719,129 | 3 |
| Aug 16, 1985 | 7 | $2,731,969 | -37% | 1,350 | $2,024 | $40,721,691 | 4 |
| Aug 23, 1985 | 8 | $1,737,909 | -36% | 1,082 | $1,606 | $43,911,105 | 5 |
| Aug 30, 1985 | 11 | $1,778,527 | +2% | 994 | $1,789 | $46,485,198 | 6 |
| Sep 6, 1985 | 13 | $947,345 | -47% | 855 | $1,108 | $47,727,631 | 7 |
| Sep 13, 1985 | 14 | $648,166 | -32% | 747 | $868 | $48,645,843 | 8 |
| Sep 20, 1985 | 15 | $511,067 | -21% | 599 | $853 | $49,364,621 | 9 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 1985 | 1 | $20,002,638 | 1,546 | $12,938 | $20,002,638 | 1 | |
| Aug 2, 1985 | 2 | $11,408,105 | -43% | 1,546 | $7,379 | $31,410,743 | 2 |
| Aug 9, 1985 | 4 | $6,578,979 | -42% | 1,547 | $4,253 | $37,989,722 | 3 |
| Aug 16, 1985 | 7 | $4,183,474 | -36% | 1,350 | $3,099 | $42,173,196 | 4 |
| Aug 23, 1985 | 9 | $2,533,475 | -39% | 1,082 | $2,341 | $44,706,671 | 5 |
| Aug 30, 1985 | 12 | $2,073,615 | -18% | 994 | $2,086 | $46,780,286 | 6 |
| Sep 6, 1985 | 12 | $1,217,391 | -41% | 855 | $1,424 | $47,997,677 | 7 |
| Sep 13, 1985 | 14 | $855,877 | -30% | 747 | $1,146 | $48,853,554 | 8 |
Leading
| Chevy Chase | Clark Wilhelm Griswold, Jr. | |
| Beverly D'Angelo | Ellen Griswold | |
| Dana Hill | Audrey Griswold | |
| Jason Lively | Russell 'Rusty' Griswold |
Supporting
| Victor Lanoux | Thief | |
| Eric Idle | Bike Rider | |
| Robbie Coltrane | Man in the Bathroom | |
| John Astin | Kent Winkdale | |
| Mel Smith | Hotel Manager | |
| Paul Bartel | Mr. Froeger | |
| Julie Wooldridge | Princess Di | |
| Cynthia Szigeti | Mrs. Froeger | |
| Malcolm Danare | Froeger’s Son | |
| Jeannette Charles | Queen Elizabeth | |
| Peter Hugo | Prince Charles | |
| Kevi Kendall | Froegers’ Daughter | |
| William Zabka | Jack | |
| Derek Deadman | Taxi Driver | |
| Gwen Nelson | Hotel Manager’s Mother | |
| Angus MacKay | Announcer at Court | |
| Wendy Goldman | Flight Attendant | |
| Maureen Lipman | Lady in Bed | |
| Jacques Herlin | Hotel Desk Clerk | |
| Elizabeth Arlen | Mrs. Garland | |
| Jacques Maury | Hotel’s Assistant Manager | |
| David Gersh | Mr. Garland | |
| Didier Pain | Thief | |
| Phillipe Stubelle | Cafe Waiter | |
| Willy Millowitsch | Fritz Spritz | |
| Sylvie Badalati | Cherie | |
| Alice Sapritch | Dowager on the Eiffel Tower | |
| Isa Carol Horio | Blonde Girl at Eiffel Tower | |
| Isabelle Massard | Brunette Girl at Eiffel Tower | |
| Paul McDowell | English Motorist #1 | |
| Ballard Berkeley | English Motorist #2 | |
| Moon Zappa | California Girl | |
| Jorge Krimer | Unfortunate Express Agent | |
| Erika Wackernagel | Helga Spritz | |
| Claudia Neideg | Claudia | |
| Massimo Sarchielli | Thief | |
| Sheila Kennedy | Game Show Hostess #1 | |
| Trisha Long | Game Show Hostess #2 |
Production and Technical Credits
| Amy Heckerling | Director | |
| Matty Simmons | Producer | |
| John Hughes | Screenwriter | |
| Robert Kline | Screenwriter | |
| John Hughes | Story by | |
| Stuart Cornfeld | Co-Producer | |
| Charles Fox | Composer | |
| Pem Herring | Editor | |
| Bob Paynter | Director of Photography | |
| Bob Cartwright | Art Director |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $12,329,627 (25.0% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.01 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,546 opening theaters/1,547 max. theaters, 6.6 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $157,384,215 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | July 26th, 1985 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Video Release: | July 28th, 1998 by Warner Home Video |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 |
| Running Time: | 94 minutes |
| Franchise: | National Lampoon's Vacation, National Lampoon |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Sequel With Lead Character Recast |
| Plot point: | Dysfunctional Family, Family Vacations, Road Trip |
| Subgenre: | Family Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Warner Bros. |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 1985 | 1 | $12,329,627 | 1,546 | $7,975 | $12,329,627 | 1 | |
| Aug 2, 1985 | 2 | $7,365,477 | -40% | 1,546 | $4,764 | $27,368,115 | 2 |
| Aug 9, 1985 | 4 | $4,308,386 | -42% | 1,547 | $2,785 | $35,719,129 | 3 |
| Aug 16, 1985 | 7 | $2,731,969 | -37% | 1,350 | $2,024 | $40,721,691 | 4 |
| Aug 23, 1985 | 8 | $1,737,909 | -36% | 1,082 | $1,606 | $43,911,105 | 5 |
| Aug 30, 1985 | 11 | $1,778,527 | +2% | 994 | $1,789 | $46,485,198 | 6 |
| Sep 6, 1985 | 13 | $947,345 | -47% | 855 | $1,108 | $47,727,631 | 7 |
| Sep 13, 1985 | 14 | $648,166 | -32% | 747 | $868 | $48,645,843 | 8 |
| Sep 20, 1985 | 15 | $511,067 | -21% | 599 | $853 | $49,364,621 | 9 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 1985 | 1 | $20,002,638 | 1,546 | $12,938 | $20,002,638 | 1 | |
| Aug 2, 1985 | 2 | $11,408,105 | -43% | 1,546 | $7,379 | $31,410,743 | 2 |
| Aug 9, 1985 | 4 | $6,578,979 | -42% | 1,547 | $4,253 | $37,989,722 | 3 |
| Aug 16, 1985 | 7 | $4,183,474 | -36% | 1,350 | $3,099 | $42,173,196 | 4 |
| Aug 23, 1985 | 9 | $2,533,475 | -39% | 1,082 | $2,341 | $44,706,671 | 5 |
| Aug 30, 1985 | 12 | $2,073,615 | -18% | 994 | $2,086 | $46,780,286 | 6 |
| Sep 6, 1985 | 12 | $1,217,391 | -41% | 855 | $1,424 | $47,997,677 | 7 |
| Sep 13, 1985 | 14 | $855,877 | -30% | 747 | $1,146 | $48,853,554 | 8 |
Leading
| Chevy Chase | Clark Wilhelm Griswold, Jr. | |
| Beverly D'Angelo | Ellen Griswold | |
| Dana Hill | Audrey Griswold | |
| Jason Lively | Russell 'Rusty' Griswold |
Supporting
| Victor Lanoux | Thief | |
| Eric Idle | Bike Rider | |
| Robbie Coltrane | Man in the Bathroom | |
| John Astin | Kent Winkdale | |
| Mel Smith | Hotel Manager | |
| Paul Bartel | Mr. Froeger | |
| Julie Wooldridge | Princess Di | |
| Cynthia Szigeti | Mrs. Froeger | |
| Malcolm Danare | Froeger’s Son | |
| Jeannette Charles | Queen Elizabeth | |
| Peter Hugo | Prince Charles | |
| Kevi Kendall | Froegers’ Daughter | |
| William Zabka | Jack | |
| Derek Deadman | Taxi Driver | |
| Gwen Nelson | Hotel Manager’s Mother | |
| Angus MacKay | Announcer at Court | |
| Wendy Goldman | Flight Attendant | |
| Maureen Lipman | Lady in Bed | |
| Jacques Herlin | Hotel Desk Clerk | |
| Elizabeth Arlen | Mrs. Garland | |
| Jacques Maury | Hotel’s Assistant Manager | |
| David Gersh | Mr. Garland | |
| Didier Pain | Thief | |
| Phillipe Stubelle | Cafe Waiter | |
| Willy Millowitsch | Fritz Spritz | |
| Sylvie Badalati | Cherie | |
| Alice Sapritch | Dowager on the Eiffel Tower | |
| Isa Carol Horio | Blonde Girl at Eiffel Tower | |
| Isabelle Massard | Brunette Girl at Eiffel Tower | |
| Paul McDowell | English Motorist #1 | |
| Ballard Berkeley | English Motorist #2 | |
| Moon Zappa | California Girl | |
| Jorge Krimer | Unfortunate Express Agent | |
| Erika Wackernagel | Helga Spritz | |
| Claudia Neideg | Claudia | |
| Massimo Sarchielli | Thief | |
| Sheila Kennedy | Game Show Hostess #1 | |
| Trisha Long | Game Show Hostess #2 |
Production and Technical Credits
| Amy Heckerling | Director | |
| Matty Simmons | Producer | |
| John Hughes | Screenwriter | |
| Robert Kline | Screenwriter | |
| John Hughes | Story by | |
| Stuart Cornfeld | Co-Producer | |
| Charles Fox | Composer | |
| Pem Herring | Editor | |
| Bob Paynter | Director of Photography | |
| Bob Cartwright | Art Director |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.