The Van (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1996, The Van is a comedy and drama film directed by Stephen Frears, running about 100 minutes. “A comedy About Friends, Family and Fish.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Van stars Colm Meaney as Larry, Donal O'Kelly as 'Bimbo', Ger Ryan as Maggie and Caroline Rothwell as Mary, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Van has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Van page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Van tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Van (1996)?
- In US, The Van is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Van worth watching?
- The Van holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Van?
- The Van stars Colm Meaney, Donal O'Kelly, Ger Ryan, Caroline Rothwell and Neilí Conroy.
- When was The Van released?
- The Van was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.