Permanent Vacation (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1980, Permanent Vacation is a drama film directed by Jim Jarmusch, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. In downtown Manhattan, a twenty-something boy whose Father is not around and whose Mother is institutionalized, is a big Charlie Parker fan. He almost subconsciously searches for more meaning in his life and meets a few characters along the way.
Who’s in it. Permanent Vacation stars Chris Parker as Allie, Leila Gastil as Leila, Sara Driver as Nurse and Charlie Spademan as Patient, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Permanent Vacation has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Permanent Vacation page.
If you liked it. Fans of Permanent Vacation tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Permanent Vacation (1980)?
- In US, Permanent Vacation is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Permanent Vacation worth watching?
- Permanent Vacation holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Permanent Vacation?
- Permanent Vacation stars Chris Parker, Leila Gastil, Sara Driver, Charlie Spademan and Jane Fire.
- When was Permanent Vacation released?
- Permanent Vacation was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.