National Lampoon's Van Wilder
“Don't graduate. Celebrate.”
Synopsis
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.
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Van Wilder - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-11-15
Top Cast
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Ryan Reynolds
Van Wilder
Tara Reid
Gwen Pearson
Tim Matheson
Vance Wilder Sr.
Kal Penn
Taj Mahal Badalandabad
Teck Holmes
Hutch
Daniel Cosgrove
Richard Bagg
Deon Richmond
Mini Cochran
Alex Burns
Gordon
Emily Rutherfurd
Jeannie
Paul Gleason
Professor McDoogle
Erik Estrada
Erik Estrada
Curtis Armstrong
Campus Cop
Jason Winer
Panos Patakos
Chris Owen
Suicidal Freshman
Simon Helberg
Vernon
Aaron Paul
Wasted Guy
Ivana Bozilovic
Naomi
Kim Smith
Casey
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 29, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 23, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$39.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.54x
+$33.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walt Becker
- Screenplay & Story
- David Wagner, Brent Goldberg
- Original Score
- David Lawrence
- Original Title
- National Lampoon's Van Wilder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $39.2M
- Production Studios
- Tapestry Films, Myriad Pictures, Artisan Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walt Becker
David Wagner, Brent Goldberg
David Lawrence
James Bagdonas
Dennis M. Hill
Peter Abrams, Andrew Panay, Robert L. Levy, Jonathon Komack Martin, Philip von Alvensleben
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Abrams
Producer
Dennis M. Hill
Editor
David Wagner
Screenplay
Andrew Panay
Producer
Walt Becker
Director
James Bagdonas
Director of Photography
Robert L. Levy
Producer
Brent Goldberg
Screenplay
Jonathon Komack Martin
Producer
Alexis Scott
Costume Design
Johnny Martin
Stunt Coordinator
Rachel Kamerman
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About National Lampoon's Van Wilder
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What is National Lampoon's Van Wilder about?
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.
Who directed National Lampoon's Van Wilder?
National Lampoon's Van Wilder was directed by Walt Becker.
Who stars in National Lampoon's Van Wilder?
The principal cast of National Lampoon's Van Wilder includes Ryan Reynolds, Tara Reid, Tim Matheson, Kal Penn, Teck Holmes.
When was National Lampoon's Van Wilder released and how long is it?
National Lampoon's Van Wilder was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What was the box office and production budget of National Lampoon's Van Wilder?
National Lampoon's Van Wilder had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $39.2M at the worldwide box office (6.54 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for National Lampoon's Van Wilder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for National Lampoon's Van Wilder was composed by David Lawrence.
What is the age rating and content advisory for National Lampoon's Van Wilder?
National Lampoon's Van Wilder holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).