National Lampoon's Van Wilder 2002
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SplatVan 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Van Wilder
as Gwen Pearson
as Vance Wilder Sr.
as Taj Mahal Badalandabad
as Hutch
as Richard Bagg
as Mini Cochran
as Gordon
as Jeannie
as Professor McDoogle
Director:
Writer:
Brent Goldberg, David Wagner
Stars:
Ryan Reynolds, Tara Reid, Tim Matheson, Kal Penn, Teck Holmes, Daniel Cosgrove, Deon Richmond, Alex Burns, Emily Rutherfurd, Paul Gleason,
Genres:
Comedy,Romance
Release Date:
2002 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
92 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
National Lampoon's Van Wilder
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Van Wilder
as Gwen Pearson
as Vance Wilder Sr.
as Taj Mahal Badalandabad
as Hutch
as Richard Bagg
as Mini Cochran
as Gordon
as Jeannie
as Professor McDoogle
as Erik Estrada
as Campus Cop
as Panos Patakos
as Suicidal Freshman
as Vernon
as Wasted Guy
as Naomi
as Casey
as Hot Female Doctor
as Holyoke Hottie
as Sick Boy
as Lindsey
as Business Manager
as Coach Ken Massey
as Ms. Haver
as Leron
as Darius
as Quentin
as Coolidge Chickadee Player
as Pimply Faced Freshman
as Annoyingly Peppy Freshman
as Desiree
as Gus
as Overweight Freshman
as Gwen's Mom
as Dr. Beeverman
as Gwen's Dad
as Dr. Henke
as Sally
as Dean Mooney
as English Professor
as Cheesy TV Announcer
as Hot Indian Girl
as Mrs. Henke
as Thin Pledge
as Archive Guy
as Ming Impersonator
as Little Kid
as Little Girl
as Another Doctor
as Dorky Brother
as Gorgeous Secretary
as Martial Arts Freshman
as Mrs. Seay
as Milty
as Library Man
as Party Busting Cop
as Stunning Co-Ed Freshman
as Freshman Interviewee 1
as Freshman Interviewee 2
as Stoner Freshman
as College Kid
as Worried Preppy Freshman
as Male Sophomore
as Campus Tour Guide
as Dr. Joyce Brothers
as Hot Senior
as Hotter Friend
as Terri
as Sherri
as Suk Mee
as Tranny Stripper (uncredited)
as Student (uncredited)
as Fireman (uncredited)
as Frat Boy (uncredited)
as Shoeshine DIK (uncredited)
as DIK Brother (uncredited)
as Roller Skater (uncredited)
as Luau Girl (uncredited)
as Elliot Grebb (uncredited)
as 10-Year-Old Boy (uncredited)
as Drunk Boy (uncredited)
as Roller Skater (uncredited)
as Drunken Frat Guy (uncredited)
as Luau Party Guy (uncredited)
as Student on Couch (uncredited)
as Pajama Party Goer (uncredited)
as Twisted Auditioner (uncredited)
as ROTC Student (uncredited)
as Student Bartender (uncredited)
as Student (uncredited)
as Test Taker (uncredited)
as Stomach Guy (uncredited)
as Student (uncredited)
as Skating Rink Geek (uncredited)
as Student (uncredited)
as College Student on Campus Tour (uncredited)
as Sycophant (uncredited)
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