Van Wilder: Freshman Year(2009)
The man. The myth. The beginning.
Van Wilder: Freshman Year Synopsis
It is freshman year at Coolidge College and Van Wilder is ready to party. To his dismay, all the girls have taken a vow of chastity and the dean rules the school. Van embarks on a crusade to land the campus hottie, Kaitlin, and liberate his school from sexual oppression and party dysfunction.
Van Wilder: Freshman Year (2009) is a comedy and romance film directed by Harvey Glazer, released on June 2, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Jonathan Bennett, Kristin Cavallari, Kurt Fuller and Steve Talley. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 353 ratings.
- Director:
- Harvey Glazer
- Writers:
- Todd McCullough, Brent Goldberg, David Wagner
- Producers:
- Robert L. Levy, Peter Abrams
- Cinematographer:
- Shawn Maurer
- Composer:
- Nathan Wang
- Production:
- Tapestry Films, Starz Media, Paramount Famous Productions
- Budget:
- $6,000,000
- Revenue:
- $20,543
- Status:
- Released
Van Wilder: Freshman Year (2009) Trailer
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Van Wilder: Freshman Year Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jonathan Bennett
as Van Wilder
Kristin Cavallari
as Kaitlin
Kurt Fuller
as Dean Charles Reardon
Steve Talley
as Dick Arnold
Nestor Aaron Absera
as Farley
Nick Nicotera
as Corporal Benedict
Jerry Ray Shea
as Yu Dum Fok
Meredith Giangrande
as Eve
Irene Keng
as Dongmei
Linden Ashby
as Vance Sr.
Mike Pniewski
as General Thomas (as Mike Pinewski)
Brett Rice
as Sergeant Hayes
Key crew
Directed by Harvey Glazer, written by Todd McCullough, Brent Goldberg and David Wagner, produced by Robert L. Levy and Peter Abrams.
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Van Wilder: Freshman Year Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 353 ratings.
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Van Wilder: Freshman Year – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Van Wilder: Freshman Year online?
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Van Wilder: Freshman Year (2009) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Van Wilder: Freshman Year?
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The main cast of Van Wilder: Freshman Year (2009) includes Jonathan Bennett, Kristin Cavallari, Kurt Fuller, Steve Talley and Nestor Aaron Absera. The film was directed by Harvey Glazer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Van Wilder: Freshman Year released?
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Van Wilder: Freshman Year was released on June 2, 2009 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Van Wilder: Freshman Year worth watching?
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Van Wilder: Freshman Year (2009) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 353 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Van Wilder: Freshman Year?
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Yes. The official Van Wilder: Freshman Year trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.