The Van(1996)
A comedy about friends, family and fish.
The Van Synopsis
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.
The Van (1996) is a comedy and drama film directed by Stephen Frears, released on November 29, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Colm Meaney, Donal O'Kelly, Ger Ryan and Caroline Rothwell. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 76 ratings.
- Director:
- Stephen Frears
- Writers:
- Roddy Doyle, Roddy Doyle
- Producers:
- Lynda Myles
- Cinematographer:
- Oliver Stapleton
- Composer:
- Eric Clapton
- Production:
- Fox Searchlight Pictures, BBC Film, Deadly Films, Beacon Pictures
- Revenue:
- $712,095
- Status:
- Released
The Van Cast & Crew
Main cast
Colm Meaney
as Larry
Donal O'Kelly
as 'Bimbo'
Ger Ryan
as Maggie
- Caroline Rothwell
Caroline Rothwell
as Mary
Neilí Conroy
as Diane
Rúaidhrí Conroy
as Kevin
Brendan O'Carroll
as Weslie
Stuart Dunne
as Sam
- Jack Lynch
Jack Lynch
as Cancer
- Laurie Morton
Laurie Morton
as Maggie's Mum
Marie Mullen
as Vera
Jon Kenny
as Gerry McCarthy
Key crew
Directed by Stephen Frears, written by Roddy Doyle and Roddy Doyle, produced by Lynda Myles.
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The Van Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 76 ratings.
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The Van – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Van online?
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The Van (1996) is currently available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Van?
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The main cast of The Van (1996) includes Colm Meaney, Donal O'Kelly, Ger Ryan, Caroline Rothwell and Neilí Conroy. The film was directed by Stephen Frears. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Van released?
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The Van was released on November 29, 1996 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Van worth watching?
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The Van (1996) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 76 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.