Volunteers
Ready or not, here they come.
After his rich father refuses to pay his debt, compulsive gambler Lawrence Bourne III joins the Peace Corps to evade angry creditors. In Thailand, he is assigned to build a bridge for the local villagers with the help of American-As-Apple-Pie WSU Grad Tom Tuttle and the beautiful and down-to earth Beth Wexler. What they don't realize is that the bridge is coveted by the U.S. Army, a local Communist force, and a powerful drug lord. Together with the help of At Toon, the only English speaking native, they must fight off the three opposing forces and find out what is right for the villagers, as well as themselves.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Volunteers
- Genres: Comedy
- Release Date: 1985-08-16
- Runtime: 107 minutes
- Rating: 5.5/10 (163 votes)
- Budget: $10,000,000
- Revenue: $19,875,740
- Production Companies: TriStar Pictures
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.0348
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Tom Hanks
as Lawrence Whatley Bourne III
John Candy
as Tom Tuttle
Rita Wilson
as Beth Wexler
Tim Thomerson
as John Reynolds
Gedde Watanabe
as At Toon
George Plimpton
as Lawrence Bourne Jr.
Ernest Harada
as Chung Mee
Allan Arbus
as Albert Bardenaro
Xander Berkeley
as Kent Sutcliffe
Ji-Tu Cumbuka
as Cicero
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Trailers & Clips
Volunteers 1985 Trailer HD | Tom Hanks | John Candy | Rita Wilson
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Volunteers?▼
Volunteers is a Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1985-08-16.
Who are the main actors in Volunteers?▼
The main cast includes Tom Hanks, John Candy, Rita Wilson, Tim Thomerson, Gedde Watanabe, .
Where can I watch Volunteers online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Volunteers is available.
Is Volunteers based on a true story?▼
Ready or not, here they come.
What is the IMDb rating of Volunteers?▼
Volunteers has an IMDb rating of 5.5/10 based on 163 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Volunteers?▼
The movie had a production budget of $10,000,000 and earned $19,875,740 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Volunteers?▼
The soundtrack was composed by TriStar Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Volunteers filmed?▼
Volunteers was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Volunteers?▼
The total runtime of Volunteers is 107 minutes.
Is Volunteers suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Volunteers?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Volunteers.
Does Volunteers have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
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