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The Van

Play trailer Poster for The Van R Released May 16, 1996 1h 45m Comedy Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Given his experience working with food, it's hardly surprising that after losing his job at a bakery, Brendan "Bimbo" Reeves (Donal O'Kelly) becomes successful selling fried morsels from a van. He hires Larry (Colm Meaney), his best friend, to help, but having Bimbo for a boss doesn't improve their relationship. The van is eventually closed down by a health inspector -- which Bimbo thinks is because Larry ratted him out over questionable food prep techniques -- and their friendship is severed.
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Globe and Mail Rated: 2/4 Apr 12, 2002 Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times The movie builds its comic scenes by close observation. Rated: 3/4 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Marc Savlov Austin Chronicle Rated: 3/5 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com Rated: 4/5 Mar 27, 2006 Full Review Film Threat Rated: 2.5/5 Dec 6, 2005 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Jul 4, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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sean G A great Irish movie , lovely story and a nice snapshot of Irish life, Irish football and Irish family life , great cast 10/10 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/18/24 Full Review Jason Loved every second of this. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/28/23 Full Review Audience Member Between 2.5 and 3 stars. Looks a better story could have been developed from there. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Superbly funny and a fantastic adaptation from the book penned by real life genius that is Roddy Doyle!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Don't really get films like this anymore, shame really - I've watched this a few times and loved it everytime Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review Audience Member Great flick that stands the test of time no problem!! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Given his experience working with food, it's hardly surprising that after losing his job at a bakery, Brendan "Bimbo" Reeves (Donal O'Kelly) becomes successful selling fried morsels from a van. He hires Larry (Colm Meaney), his best friend, to help, but having Bimbo for a boss doesn't improve their relationship. The van is eventually closed down by a health inspector -- which Bimbo thinks is because Larry ratted him out over questionable food prep techniques -- and their friendship is severed.
Director
Stephen Frears
Producer
Lynda Myles
Screenwriter
Roddy Doyle
Distributor
Fox, 20th Century Fox
Production Co
Beacon Communications, Fox Searchlight
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 16, 1996, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 18, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$621.1K
Runtime
1h 45m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby SR
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