when did christmas vacation movie come out

"Christmas Vacation" was released in 1989, directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik and starring Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, and Juliette Lewis. The film is a comedic adaptation of the classic holiday story "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens. It follows the Griswold family as they prepare for Christmas, but things quickly go awry, leading to a series of comedic mishaps and misadventures. The film became a classic holiday favorite and has since spawned several sequels and spin-offs.