# Where to watch National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) in the UK

> National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) is currently available to stream in the UK on Now TV Cinema. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1989  
**Runtime:** 97 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.2/10  
**Genres:** Comedy  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-16T23:27:27.139Z)  

## Synopsis

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.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Now TV Cinema](https://www.nowtv.com/search?q=National%20Lampoon's%20Christmas%20Vacation)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=National%20Lampoon's%20Christmas%20Vacation)
- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=National%20Lampoon's%20Christmas%20Vacation)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=National%20Lampoon's%20Christmas%20Vacation&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=National%20Lampoon's%20Christmas%20Vacation&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=National%20Lampoon's%20Christmas%20Vacation)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=National%20Lampoon's%20Christmas%20Vacation+film)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=National%20Lampoon's%20Christmas%20Vacation)
- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=National%20Lampoon's%20Christmas%20Vacation)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=National%20Lampoon's%20Christmas%20Vacation&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=National%20Lampoon's%20Christmas%20Vacation&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=National%20Lampoon's%20Christmas%20Vacation)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=National%20Lampoon's%20Christmas%20Vacation+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation in the UK?**

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) is currently included in subscriptions to Now TV Cinema in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**How much does it cost to rent National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?**

Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?**

Yes. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is currently included with: Now TV Cinema.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/5825/national-lampoon-s-christmas-vacation-1989
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/oat42hUw8XzKYUmfy0YLAxYd484.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/5825/national-lampoon-s-christmas-vacation-1989.json

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