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National Lampoon's Van Wilder

"Don't Graduate. Celebrate."

March 29, 2002 1h 32m 6.0/10 (1,905 votes)

Originally released in 2002. National Lampoon's Van Wilder is a comedy/romance film. directed by Walt Becker.

Starring Ryan Reynolds, Tara Reid, and Tim Matheson

Synopsis

Van Wilder has been attending college for far too many years and is scared to graduate, but Van’s father eventually realizes what is going on. When he stops paying his son's tuition fees, Van must come up with the money if he wants to stay in college, so he and his friends come up with a great fund-raising idea – throwing parties. However, when the college magazine finds out and reporter Gwen is sent to do a story on Van Wilder, things get a little complicated.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 29, 2002 23 years ago
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Runtime 1h 32m 92 minutes total
User Rating 6.0/10 Good (1,905 votes)
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Budget $6M Production budget
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Box Office $39.2M 6.5x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$6,000,000
Revenue
$39,241,323

Production Companies

  • Tapestry Films
  • Myriad Pictures
  • Artisan Entertainment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is National Lampoon's Van Wilder about?

Van Wilder has been attending college for far too many years and is scared to graduate, but Van’s father eventually realizes what is going on. When he stops paying his son's tuition fees, Van mus...

Who directed National Lampoon's Van Wilder?

National Lampoon's Van Wilder was directed by Walt Becker.

How long is National Lampoon's Van Wilder?

National Lampoon's Van Wilder has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).

When was National Lampoon's Van Wilder released?

National Lampoon's Van Wilder was released on March 29, 2002 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in National Lampoon's Van Wilder?

The main cast of National Lampoon's Van Wilder includes Ryan Reynolds, Tara Reid, Tim Matheson, Kal Penn, Teck Holmes.

Is National Lampoon's Van Wilder worth watching?

National Lampoon's Van Wilder has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 1,905 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.