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National Lampoon's Van Wilder

2002·Movie
1h 32min·R
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic265.9Rotten Tomatoes18%73%
IMDb6.4Metacritic265.9Rotten Tomatoes18%73%

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Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance6
  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Pop culture

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Music Centrality6
  • Cinematography5

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About

Don't graduate. Celebrate.

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.
College ComedyRaunchy HumorParty CultureSlapstickComing-of-Age (Delayed)Romantic Comedy Elements2000s NostalgiaCharismatic LeadFraternity LifeEasygoing Fun

Crew

Directed by:
Paula Hunziker, Walt Becker, Michael A. Allowitz
Written by:
David Wagner, Brent Goldberg
Produced by:
Darren Lynn Bousman, Peter Nelson, Robert L. Levy
Composed by:
Bernard Weiser, David Lawrence, Ben Jacob

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Questions about National Lampoon's Van Wilder

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Where can I stream National Lampoon's Van Wilder legally?

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National Lampoon's Van Wilder is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Hoopla, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is National Lampoon's Van Wilder worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 18%, and Metacritic 26). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is National Lampoon's Van Wilder rated?

RStrong languageSexual contentDrug useNudity

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language, sexual content, drug use, and nudity.

How long is National Lampoon's Van Wilder?

1 h 32 min

National Lampoon's Van Wilder runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on National Lampoon's Van Wilder?

Critics22
Audiences65

Not quite. Audiences rate National Lampoon's Van Wilder higher (65) than critics (22). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was National Lampoon's Van Wilder a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$39 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $6 million to make and earned $39 million worldwide, 6.5 times its budget.

What language is National Lampoon's Van Wilder in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch National Lampoon's Van Wilder?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for National Lampoon's Van Wilder in 42 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.