Find Your Favorite Movies

Discover trending and top-rated movies easily.

The Van

The Van

A comedy about friends, family and fish.

In a working-class quarter of Dublin, 'Bimbo' Reeves gets laid off from his job and, with his redundancy payout, buys a van and sells fish and chips with his buddy, Larry. Due to Ireland's surprising success at the 1990 FIFA World Cup, their business starts off well, but the relationship between the two friends soon becomes strained as Bimbo behaves more like a typical boss.

Where to Watch

You can check official streaming platforms for availability:

Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Van
  • Genres: Comedy, Drama
  • Release Date: 1996-11-29
  • Runtime: 100 minutes
  • Rating: 6.4/10 (71 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $712,095
  • Production Companies: Fox Searchlight Pictures, BBC Film, Deadly Films, Beacon Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.4711
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Colm Meaney

Colm Meaney

as Larry

Donal O'Kelly

Donal O'Kelly

as 'Bimbo'

Ger Ryan

Ger Ryan

as Maggie

Caroline Rothwell

Caroline Rothwell

as Mary

Neilí Conroy

Neilí Conroy

as Diane

Rúaidhrí Conroy

Rúaidhrí Conroy

as Kevin

Brendan O'Carroll

Brendan O'Carroll

as Weslie

Stuart Dunne

Stuart Dunne

as Sam

Jack Lynch

Jack Lynch

as Cancer

Laurie Morton

Laurie Morton

as Maggie's Mum

Gallery

Movie scene

External Links

Keywords

vanmale friendshipdublin, irelandsnack barfootball (soccer)unemployment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Van?

The Van is a Comedy, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1996-11-29.

Who are the main actors in The Van?

The main cast includes Colm Meaney, Donal O'Kelly, Ger Ryan, Caroline Rothwell, Neilí Conroy, .

Where can I watch The Van online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Van is available.

Is The Van based on a true story?

A comedy about friends, family and fish.

What is the IMDb rating of The Van?

The Van has an IMDb rating of 6.4/10 based on 71 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Van?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $712,095 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Van?

The soundtrack was composed by Fox Searchlight Pictures, BBC Film, Deadly Films, Beacon Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Van filmed?

The Van was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Van?

The total runtime of The Van is 100 minutes.

Is The Van suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Van?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Van.

Does The Van have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

Similar Movies

Flesh

Flesh

Money

Money

December Boys

December Boys

Jindabyne

Jindabyne

Netto

Netto

The Wages of Fear

The Wages of Fear

Monsieur Ibrahim

Monsieur Ibrahim

La Haine

La Haine

Summer in Berlin

Summer in Berlin

Tough Enough

Tough Enough

Bend It Like Beckham

Bend It Like Beckham

My Own Private Idaho

My Own Private Idaho

Good Will Hunting

Good Will Hunting

Once Were Warriors

Once Were Warriors

A Friendship

A Friendship

Soldier of Orange

Soldier of Orange

The Climb

The Climb

Gundi: Legend of Love

Gundi: Legend of Love

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

Paris, Texas

Paris, Texas