what year was christmas vacation released

Christmas Vacation was released on December 1, 1989, and was directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik. It starred Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, and Randy Quaid. The film was a comedy based on the Griswold family's attempt to have a perfect family Christmas. It was a massive box-office success, grossing over $119 million on a budget of $25 million. It has since become a beloved holiday classic.