National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002)
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- R
- 1h 32min
- Comedy, Romance
- 05 Apr 2002 (USA)
- Movie
The most popular kid on campus meets a beautiful journalist who makes him realize that maybe he's afraid to graduate.
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Awards:
- 2 nominations.
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| Ryan Reynolds | ... |
Van Wilder
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| Tara Reid | ... |
Gwen Pearson
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| Tim Matheson | ... |
Vance Wilder Sr.
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| Kal Penn | ... |
Taj Mahal Badalandabad
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| Teck Holmes | ... |
Hutch
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| Daniel Cosgrove | ... |
Richard Bagg
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| Deon Richmond | ... |
Mini Cochran
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Alex Burns | ... |
Gordon
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| Emily Rutherfurd | ... |
Jeannie
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| Paul Gleason | ... |
Professor McDoogle
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| Erik Estrada | ... |
Erik Estrada
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| Curtis Armstrong | ... |
Campus Cop
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| Jason Winer | ... |
Panos Patakos
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| Chris Owen | ... |
Suicidal Freshman
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| Simon Helberg | ... |
Vernon
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| Aaron Paul | ... |
Wasted Guy
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| Ivana Firestone | ... |
Naomi
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| Kim Smith | ... |
Casey
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| Teresa Hill | ... |
Hot Female Doctor
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| Megan Gallagher | ... |
Holyoke Hottie
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| Jason Hopkins | ... |
Sick Boy
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| Lydia Hull | ... |
Lindsey
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| Mark Chaet | ... |
Business Manager
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Michael Waltman | ... |
Coach Ken Massey
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Cynthia Fancher | ... |
Ms. Haver
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Michael Olowokandi | ... |
Leron
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| Darius Miles | ... |
Darius
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| Quentin Richardson | ... |
Quentin
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| Lamar Odom | ... |
Coolidge Chickadee Player
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| Nick Puga | ... |
Pimply Faced Freshman
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| Joshua Swanson | ... |
Annoyingly Peppy Freshman
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| Jesse Capelli | ... |
Desiree
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| Ronald Hunter | ... |
Gus
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Jeremy Phillips | ... |
Overweight Freshman
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| Darcy Shean | ... |
Gwen's Mom
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| Harry Danner | ... |
Dr. Beeverman
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Tom Howard | ... |
Gwen's Dad
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| John Colton | ... |
Dr. Henke
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| Sophia Bush | ... |
Sally
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J. Patrick McCormack | ... |
Dean Mooney
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| Gregg Daniel | ... |
English Professor
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| Lauren Birkell | ... |
Cheesy TV Announcer
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Teesha Lobo | ... |
Hot Indian Girl
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| Cheryl Bricker | ... |
Mrs. Henke
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Christopher Sowers | ... |
Thin Pledge
(as Chris Sowers)
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| Colin Campbell | ... |
Archive Guy
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Willie Latimore | ... |
Ming Impersonator
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| Sean Marquette | ... |
Little Kid
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Sterling Rice | ... |
Little Girl
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Albert Owens | ... |
Another Doctor
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| Anderson Goncalves | ... |
Dorky Brother
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Anne Varnishung | ... |
Gorgeous Secretary
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| Erik Aude | ... |
Martial Arts Freshman
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| Sarah Fairfax | ... |
Mrs. Seay
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| Travis McKenna | ... |
Milty
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| Lou Beatty Jr. | ... |
Library Man
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| Andrew Bilgore | ... |
Party Busting Cop
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Alexia Chiaromonte | ... |
Stunning Co-Ed Freshman
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Brent Goldberg | ... |
Freshman Interviewee 1
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David Wagner | ... |
Freshman Interviewee 2
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Chad Evans | ... |
Stoner Freshman
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Brandon Kessel | ... |
College Kid
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| Ryan Carlberg | ... |
Worried Preppy Freshman
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| Matt Newton | ... |
Male Sophomore
(as Matthew Newton)
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| Edie McClurg | ... |
Campus Tour Guide
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| Joyce Brothers | ... |
Dr. Joyce Brothers
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| Shaina Fewell | ... |
Hot Senior
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Megan Litwin | ... |
Hotter Friend
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Sarah Paul | ... |
Terri
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Michelle Thomas | ... |
Sherri
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Sirin Suprasert | ... |
Suk Mee
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Mark Alfa | ... |
Tranny Stripper (uncredited)
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Megan Baker | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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Dan Beck | ... |
Lamda Geek (uncredited)
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| Walt Becker | ... |
Fireman (uncredited)
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Jason Berry | ... |
Frat Boy (uncredited)
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| Victoria Blackburn | ... |
Van's Friend (uncredited)
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Sean Brennan | ... |
Shoeshine DIK (uncredited)
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Chad Brokaw | ... |
DIK Brother (uncredited)
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Scott Cappelli | ... |
Rollerskater (uncredited)
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| Ryan Allen Carrillo | ... |
Roller Skater (uncredited)
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Heather Charles | ... |
Luau Girl (uncredited)
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| Tom Everett Scott | ... |
Elliot Grebb (uncredited)
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| Soren Fulton | ... |
10-Year-Old Boy (uncredited)
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| Reid Godshaw | ... |
Drunk Boy (uncredited)
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| Marc S. Gordon | ... |
Student Leader (uncredited)
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Sean Gordon | ... |
Rollerskater (uncredited)
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| Christopher D. Grace | ... |
Drunken Frat Guy (uncredited)
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Kelly Hayes | ... |
Luau Party Guy (uncredited)
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| Jesse Heiman | ... |
Student on Couch (uncredited)
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Fancy Macelli | ... |
Party Girl (uncredited)
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Christie McNew | ... |
College Student (uncredited)
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| Summer Moore | ... |
Pajama Party-Goer (uncredited)
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| Bonnie Morgan | ... |
Twisted Auditioner (uncredited)
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| Justin Neill | ... |
Frat Guy (uncredited)
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| Alex Nesic | ... |
ROTC Student (uncredited)
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Daniel Oestreich | ... |
Naked Runner (uncredited)
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Louis E. Rosas | ... |
Drag Queen (uncredited)
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| Steffen Schlachtenhaufen | ... |
Student Bartender (uncredited)
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Jennifer Schlueter | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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| Skyler Stone | ... |
Test Taker (uncredited)
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| Charlie Talbert | ... |
Stomach Guy (uncredited)
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Billy Taylor | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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| Nathan Todaro | ... |
Skating Rink Geek (uncredited)
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| Cassie Townsend | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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Greta Valenti | ... |
Hot Roller Girl (uncredited)
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Dave Vandermeuse | ... |
Cowboy Lamda Brother (uncredited)
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| Josh Waters | ... |
College Student on Campus Tour (uncredited)
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Nik Wilcox | ... |
Sychophant (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Walt Becker | ||
Written by
| Brent Goldberg | ... | (written by) & |
| David Wagner | ... | (written by) (as David T. Wagner) |
Produced by
| Peter Abrams | ... | producer |
| Kirk D'Amico | ... | executive producer |
| Lucas Foster | ... | executive producer |
| Jeff Franks | ... | associate producer |
| Rick Joseph | ... | co-producer |
| Robert L. Levy | ... | producer |
| Jonathon Komack Martin | ... | producer |
| Peter Nelson | ... | co-producer |
| Ari Newman | ... | co-producer |
| Andrew Panay | ... | producer |
| Philip von Alvensleben | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| David Lawrence | ||
Cinematography by
| James R. Bagdonas | ... | director of photography (as James Bagdonas) |
Editing by
| Dennis M. Hill | ||
Editorial Department
| Ryan Folsey | ... | additional editor |
| Bob Wenokur | ... | studio post-production representative |
| Andrew Chitko | ... | post-production assistant (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Barbara Fiorentino | ||
Production Design by
| Rachel Kamerman | ||
Art Direction by
| William J. Durrell Jr. | ||
Set Decoration by
| Suzan Katcher | ||
| Jill McGraw | ||
Costume Design by
| Alexis Scott | ||
Makeup Department
| Kim Beaird | ... | key hair stylist (as Kimberly 'Beverly' Beard) |
| Timothy Considine | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| Jeffrey S. Farley | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| Tina Harrelson | ... | makeup artist |
| Andrea Helm | ... | hair stylist |
| Martina Kohl | ... | key makeup artist |
| Susan Laprelle | ... | special makeup effects artist |
Production Management
| Deborah Reissman | ... | executive in charge of production |
| Michael Tinger | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Andjelija Vlaisavljevic | ... | production supervisor |
| Natan Zahavi | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Michael A. Allowitz | ... | first assistant director |
| Susie Balaban | ... | second second assistant director |
| Dirk Craft | ... | assistant director |
| David Hallinan | ... | first assistant director: second unit |
| Anna E. Hayward | ... | second assistant director |
| Elenie Mansalis | ... | second assistant director: additional photography |
Art Department
| Rich Andrade | ... | set dresser |
| William Apperson | ... | construction coordinator |
| Brian Bains | ... | on-set dresser |
| Daniel Chaves | ... | labor foreman |
| Gary Dent | ... | leadman |
| David Esparza | ... | paint foreman |
| Kenny Hayes | ... | construction coordinator: additional photography |
| Brian Kline | ... | assistant property master |
| Steffen Schlachtenhaufen | ... | storyboard artist |
| Heidi Van Kempen | ... | property master |
| Lisa Vasconcellos | ... | art department coordinator |
| Thomas R. Wagner | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Matthew C. Beville | ... | adr mixer |
| Richard Burnette | ... | mix facility coordinator |
| Robert Carr | ... | sound recordist |
| Gary Coppola | ... | supervising foley editor (as Gary J. Coppola) |
| Patrick Cusack | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Andrew DeCristofaro | ... | supervising sound editor |
| David Esparza | ... | sound effects editor |
| Frank A. Fuller Jr. | ... | sound editor |
| Marshall Garlington | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Eric J. Goldstein | ... | additional sound |
| Kevin Hamilton | ... | adr editor / dialogue editor |
| Daniel Hastings | ... | boom operator |
| Ben Jacob | ... | production sound mixer (as Itamar Ben-Jacob) / sound engineer |
| Shawn Kennelly | ... | foley mixer |
| Lee Lemont | ... | supervising adr editor |
| Steve Mann | ... | sound effects editor |
| James Marchione | ... | adr recordist: non credited |
| Marc Meyer | ... | first assistant sound editor |
| Anthony Milch | ... | dialogue editor |
| William Munroe | ... | additional boom operator |
| Chris Navarro | ... | adr recordist |
| Ed Novick | ... | sound mixer: additional photography |
| Nancy Nugent | ... | adr recordist (as Nancy K. Nugent) |
| Michael Payne | ... | sound effects editor |
| James L. Pearson | ... | sound editor |
| John Placencia | ... | utility sound technician |
| Martin Schloemer | ... | sound recordist |
| Alexander Schwartz | ... | foley artist |
| Cathie Speakman | ... | sound editor |
| Edward M. Steidele | ... | foley artist |
| Ken Teaney | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Eric Thompson | ... | adr mixer |
| Jonathan Wareham | ... | sound effects editor |
| Aaron D. Weisblatt | ... | sound effects editor |
| Bernard Weiser | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Jeffrey R. Whitcher | ... | sound effects editor |
| James Wright | ... | stereo sound consultant: Dolby |
| James Marchione | ... | adr recordist (uncredited) |
| Stuart Provine | ... | sound effects editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Royce Hager | ... | special effects foreman |
| Josh Hakian | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Russ Herpich | ... | mold maker: Creature Effects Inc. |
| Mark Rappaport | ... | special effects makeup |
| Eric Von Scott | ... | animal special effects/prosthetics |
Visual Effects by
| Andy Davis | ... | digital compositor: Standard |
| Jessica James | ... | opticals: main title sequence producer / visual effects producer |
| Don Lee | ... | digital compositor |
| Andrew MacDonald | ... | compositor: Creo Collective |
Stunts
| Erik Aude | ... | stunts |
| Chino Binamo | ... | stunts: Kal Penn |
| Charlie Brewer | ... | stunts |
| Manny Chavez | ... | stunts |
| Dirk Christensen | ... | stunts |
| Joe Cofer | ... | stunts |
| Laura Lee Connery | ... | stunts |
| Thomas Dewier | ... | utility stunts |
| Johnny Martin | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Bobby Ore | ... | stunt performer |
| Brian Simpson | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Patti Arpaia | ... | still photographer |
| Danny Burt | ... | dolly grip |
| Chris Byers | ... | key grip |
| Nicholas Cochiolo | ... | best boy grip (as Nick Cochiolo) |
| Gerrit Dangremond | ... | camera operator / steadicam operator |
| George Dunagan | ... | gaffer |
| Nate Foll | ... | electrician |
| Sean Ginn | ... | electrician |
| Barry Gross | ... | rigging gaffer |
| Stacey Hancox | ... | crane technician: dailies |
| Julie Helton | ... | camera loader |
| John Hoffma | ... | rigging electrician |
| Jason Jensen | ... | second assistant camera |
| Jeff Journey | ... | dolly grip |
| Skip McCraw | ... | gaffer: additional photography |
| Mark Pickens | ... | dolly grip |
| John Placencia | ... | video assist operator |
| Bruce Reutlinger | ... | camera operator |
| Paul Storino | ... | grip |
| Rob Sweeney | ... | director of photography: second unit |
| Wally Sweeterman | ... | first assistant camera |
| Jon Tilton | ... | electric best boy |
| Toby Tucker | ... | film loader |
| Peter J. Yauri | ... | best boy rigger (as Peter Yauri) |
| John Zumpano | ... | gaffer |
| Michael Chambliss | ... | hot head technician (uncredited) |
| Ryan Shopay | ... | lamp operator (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Rob Decina | ... | casting: New York |
| Barbara Fiorentino | ... | casting |
| Barbara Harris | ... | adr voice casting |
| Randi Hiller | ... | casting consultant |
| Jimmy Jue | ... | extras casting |
| Rebecca Mangieri | ... | casting associate |
| Summer Wesson | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Laura E. Little | ... | costumer |
| Gloria Maroun | ... | costumer (as Gloria Fonseca) / set costumer (as Gloria Fonseca) |
| Gregory B. Peña | ... | costume supervisor: pickups |
Location Management
| Edwin Avedissian | ... | location manager |
| Christopher Harlow | ... | assistant location manager |
| Chris Kenny | ... | location assistant |
| Christopher Miller | ... | location manager: additional photography (as Chris Miller) |
| Christopher W. Trott | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Rick Baptist | ... | instrumentalist |
| Guy Defazio | ... | music mixer |
| Guy Erez | ... | musician |
| Sheri Ozeki | ... | music editor |
| Steve Tavaglione | ... | instrumentalist |
| Christopher Violette | ... | music supervisor (as Chris Violette) |
| Richard Ziegler | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Paula Hunziker | ... | script supervisor (as Paula Dussman) |
| Dee Whitehurst | ... | script supervisor: additional photography |
Transportation Department
| Michael J. Birnkrant | ... | driver |
| Andre Brandes | ... | transportation captain |
| Derew Frutos | ... | transportation co-captain |
| P. Gerald Knight | ... | transportation coordinator: additional photography |
| Eric Moon | ... | driver |
| Sean J. Moore | ... | transportation |
| Michael Perrotti | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Ronald Arthur Baker | ... | caterer |
| Penny Barcena | ... | animal trainer |
| Darren Lynn Bousman | ... | production assistant (as Darren Bousman) |
| Neil Butler | ... | assistant: Lucas Foster |
| Francois Caillaud | ... | production assistant |
| Dayna Danika | ... | production coordinator |
| Melissa Engle | ... | production assistant |
| Linda Erikson | ... | studio teacher (as Linda J. Erikson) |
| Nina Flateng | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Gene French | ... | medic (as Gene A. French) |
| Corina Garcia | ... | assistant: Robert Levy and Peter Abrams (as Corinna Garcia) |
| Allison Graham | ... | marketing coordinator |
| Peter D. Graves | ... | executive marketing consultant (uncredited) |
| Marla Hathaway | ... | craft service (as Marla Jean Hathaway) |
| Kelly Hayes | ... | assistant: Walt Becker |
| Scott Herrick | ... | first assistant accountant |
| Kim Lindemeon | ... | animal trainer |
| Megan Litwin | ... | assistant: Walt Becker |
| Barbara Long | ... | production accountant |
| Michael Lovejoy | ... | craft service assistant |
| Jeremy Martin | ... | assistant: Andrew Panay |
| Rebecca Merle | ... | production assistant (as Rebecca Koscinski) |
| Jennifer Monroe | ... | assistant: Jonathon Komack Martin (as Jennifer Hilton) |
| Alexandra Nakelski | ... | assistant |
| Billy Parks | ... | assistant: Lucas Foster |
| Tammy Gantz Patino | ... | choreographer |
| Gregory B. Peña | ... | set supervisor |
| J.C. Rappaport | ... | assistant: Kirk D'Amico |
| Ana Rivera | ... | craft service |
| Taylor Saxon | ... | set medic |
| Anouk Schaaf | ... | assistant: Philip von Alvensleben |
| Steffen Schlachtenhaufen | ... | production assistant |
| Mollie Stallman | ... | production assistant |
| Randy Barach | ... | security officer (uncredited) |
| Michael J. Harker | ... | completion bond representative (uncredited) |
| Steven Jetton | ... | layout board (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Mirah Bullock | ... | special thanks |
| Doran Clark | ... | special thanks |
| Mimi Clarke | ... | special thanks |
| Rick Guerin | ... | special thanks |
| Marla Hathaway | ... | this film is dedicated to the memory of |
| Cluny Komack | ... | special thanks |
| Austin Lander | ... | special thanks |
| Michael Levy | ... | special thanks |
| Klaus Manz | ... | special thanks |
| Marvin Maverick | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
- Myriad Pictures (presents)
- In-Motion AG Movie & TV Productions (in association with)
- World Media Fonds V (WMF V) (in association with)
- Tapestry Films
- National Lampoon
Distributors
- Constantin Film (2002) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Filmauro (2003) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Hoyts Distribution (2002) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Independent Films (2002) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Lionsgate Films (2002) (United States) (theatrical)
- Metropolitan Filmexport (2003) (France) (theatrical)
- Momentum Pictures (2002) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Prooptiki (2002) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Sociedad General de Derechos Audiovisuales (SOGEDASA) (2002) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Alpha Filmes (2004) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Alpha Filmes (2004) (Brazil) (VHS)
- Artisan Entertainment (2002) (United States) (DVD) (2-disc unrated version)
- Artisan Entertainment (2003) (United States) (VHS) (unrated)
- FXX Network (2024) (United States) (tv)
- Gativideo (2008) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Lions Gate Films Home Entertainment (2006) (United States) (DVD) (unrated two-disc special edition)
- Pluto TV (2023) (United States) (video)
- RTL Entertainment (2005) (Netherlands) (tv) (RTL5)
- Star Entertainment (2003) (India)
- Telepool (2002) (Germany)
- Teleview International (2002) (Lebanon) (tv) (Middle East)
- Universal Pictures (2003) (Netherlands) (DVD) (VHS) (rental)
- Universal Pictures (2004) (Netherlands) (DVD) (VHS) (retail)
- Universum Film (UFA) (2003) (Germany) (DVD)
- Universum Film (UFA) (2003) (Germany) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Central Casting (extras casting)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (cranes and dollies)
- Jeremy Walker + Associates (publicity)
- Sound Satisfaction (foley facilities)
- Standard Pictures Distributing Company (title design: main titles)
- Studio Solutions Group (Film Rights Acquisition)
- Ultimatum Music (soundtrack)
- Visual Icon (exclusive clip and still licensing)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In certain circles, Van Wilder is a living legend at Coolidge College, where he's been a student now for seven years, not yet having completed his degree requirements. Despite being bright, he never attends classes anymore, instead hosting parties, imparting his brand of wisdom to his adoring fans, hosting school organization fundraisers, and rallying the college spirit among the student body. Conversely, Van loves his Coolidge life. In his antics, he has a 2ic in Hutch, and always hires a personal assistant, this year's being a South Asian transfer student named Taj, who wants to learn from the best, namely Van. Van's college life is threatened when his wealthy neglectful father only now learns that Van is still in school, Wilder Sr. who has been paying his way all this time. As such, Wilder Sr. pulls the plug on that subsidy, meaning that Van has to figure out a way to pay for his Coolidge life. Because of his living legend status, Van becomes the subject of a series of articles by the college paper's star reporter, Gwen Pearson, an assignment she would rather not do, preferring harder hitting material. However, in Gwen needing to spend time with Van, Richard Bagg, Gwen's arrogant fraternity president pre-med boyfriend, tries to place Van in a bad light time and time again, believing that Gwen and Van are falling for each other. Also in spending time with Gwen, Van may come to a true understanding of why he has stayed at Coolidge for such a long time, and what he should be looking for in his future. Written by Huggo |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $6,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend Germany | $1,161,993, 02 Aug 2002 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Many of the story elements in "Van Wilder" came from a Rolling Stone article called "The Undergraduate," about the college career of comedian Bert Kreischer which was optioned by director and producer Oliver Stone. See more » |
| Goofs | When the nerds are playing Ms. Pac Man, we hear the sound of Pac-Man dying when Ms. Pac Man dies. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Starz Inside: In the Gutter (2008). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Authority Song See more » |
| Crazy Credits | A couple of deleted scenes play on during the end credits including makeout scene outtakes and others. See more » |
| Quotes |
Van Wilder:
Worrying is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do, but it doesn't get you anywhere. See more » |