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The Van

1977Movie1 h 27 minR

Comedy
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.6

A nostalgic, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Story

Bobby has a new machine... and everyone wants a ride!

Bobby blows all his college savings on a van and tries to get the girl of his dreams. It's a wild time with Bobby and his friends.

Feels like

  • 70s Teen Comedy
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Car Culture
  • Retro Romance
  • Lighthearted Escapism
  • Youthful Antics
  • Nostalgic Fun
  • Party Movie
  • Friendship Focus

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Sam Grossman
Written by
Celia Susan Cotelo, Robert J. Rosenthal
Produced by
Paul Lewis
Music by
John Leveque, Michael Lloyd, Mark Bovos

Everyone

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Facts

April 6, 1977 · 1 h 27 min · R

Released
April 6, 1977
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Van?"

Questions about The Van

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Van worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45 (IMDb 4.6).

Will The Van make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Van?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.