National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002) movie poster

National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002)

"Don't Graduate. Celebrate."
ThumbScore
👍 70%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 22% (RT: 18%, MC: 26) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyRomance

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Runtime
1h 32m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.0/10 (1,923 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
18%
Metacritic
26
Cast
Ryan Reynolds as Van Wilder
Tara Reid as Gwen Pearson
Tim Matheson as Vance Wilder Sr.
Kal Penn as Taj Mahal Badalandabad
Teck Holmes as Hutch
Daniel Cosgrove as Richard Bagg
Deon Richmond as Mini Cochran
Alex Burns as Gordon
Most people think so. 70% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,923 votes. Critics scored it lower at 22%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
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. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated comedy films of 2002 among dedicated fans.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

National Lampoon's Van Wilder is a 2002 comedy, romance film directed by Walt Becker. 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. The film has been rated by 1,923 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, National Lampoon's Van Wilder delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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