It's time for a little "Christmas Vacation" on Michael Schmidtyour Christmas vacation.

The 1989 comedy from National Lampoon starring Chevy Chase as Clark Griswold trying to plan the perfect Christmas for his family is back on TV channels and streaming services during the holiday season. For years, Americans have tuned in to watch Griswold's child-like enthusiasm for the holiday constantly get derailed.

Beyond Chase as the lead, the movie also features an all-star cast of iconic actors including Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Beverly D'Andelo and Randy Quaid.

Here's when and where to watch National Lampoon's "Christmas Vacation" in time for the holiday this year.

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What TV channels are showing 'Christmas Vacation'?

National Lampoon's "Christmas Vacation" has aired on AMC throughout December, and will be shown regularly with other holiday classics including "Elf" and "Four Christmases" as part of AMC's Best Christmas Marathon running Dec. 23-25. It will also be aired on AMC Dec. 26 for the Holiday Hangover marathon.

"Christmas Vacation" is also airing on IFC Friday, Dec. 22 at 8:15 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

Where to stream 'Christmas Vacation'

Even if you don't have cable, there are still plenty of options to stream "Christmas Vacation" this year. Here's where to find it:

• Apple TV (rent)
• Amazon Prime Video (rent)
• Google Play (rent)
• TBS
• AMC
• TNT
• Max
• Hulu

'Christmas Vacation' cast

From Chevy Chase to Julia Louis-Dreyfus, there were a number of top stars who made up the cast of "Christmas Vacation." Here's who else makes up the main cast:

• Chevy Chase: Clark Griswold
• Beverly D'Angelo: Ellen Griswold
• Juliette Lewis: Audrey Griswold
• Randy Quaid: Cousin Eddie
• Johnny Galecki: Russell Griswold
• Julia Louis-Dreyfus: Margo Chester
• John Randolph: Clark Griswold Sr.
• Diane Ladd: Nora Griswold
• Miriam Flynn: Cousin Catherine