The Van poster

The Van (1996)

Movie ★ 6.4 100 min

Comedy Drama

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.

Stephen Frears Director

▶ Play

Quick facts

Released
November 29, 1996
Runtime
100 min
Rating
R
Box office
$712,095
IMDb
tt0118064
Language

Themes

Cast

Colm Meaney Colm Meaney Larry Donal O'Kelly Donal O'Kelly 'Bimbo' Ger Ryan Ger Ryan Maggie Caroline Rothwell Mary Neilí Conroy Neilí Conroy Diane Rúaidhrí Conroy Rúaidhrí Conroy Kevin Brendan O'Carroll Brendan O'Carroll Weslie Stuart Dunne Stuart Dunne Sam Jack Lynch Cancer Laurie Morton Maggie's Mum Marie Mullen Marie Mullen Vera Jon Kenny Jon Kenny Gerry McCarthy Moses Rowen Glenn Linda McGovern Jessica Frank O'Sullivan Frank O'Sullivan Wally Eoin Chaney Wayne Jill Doyle Mona Barbara Bergin Barbara Bergin Dawn

More Like This

More like The Van ›
Husbands 1970 ★ 6.7
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia 2005 ★ 8.3
The Irishman 2019 ★ 7.6
My Friends 1975 ★ 8.1
The Bear 2022 ★ 8.1
The Apartment 1960 ★ 8.2
BEEF 2023 ★ 7.8
Reality 2012 ★ 7.1
The Banshees of Inisherin 2022 ★ 7.5
The Young Offenders 2016 ★ 7.0
Kin 2021 ★ 7.7
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara 2011 ★ 7.6

Also Worth Watching

Adam & Paul 2004
Magic Mike XXL 2015
Funny People 2009
Your Friends & Neighbors 1998
Old School 2003
White Men Can't Jump 2023
Mikey and Nicky 1976
Snack Shack 2024
Kinky Boots 2005
Fading Gigolo 2013
Almost Friends 2017
Mammal 2016
...All the Marbles 1981
Looking for Eric 2009
Standing Up, Falling Down 2020
The Clique 2008
The Tender Bar 2021

Frequently asked questions

What is The Van about?
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.
Who directed The Van?
The Van was directed by Stephen Frears.
Who stars in The Van?
The Van stars Colm Meaney, Donal O'Kelly, Ger Ryan, Caroline Rothwell.
When was The Van released?
The Van is a 1996 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch The Van?
You can watch The Van with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.