The Crazy World of Julius Vrooder (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1974, The Crazy World of Julius Vrooder is a comedy and drama film directed by Arthur Hiller, running about 98 minutes. “If they think you're crazy, you can get away with anything.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After returning home from the war, Vietnam veteran Julius Vrooder resides in a veteran's hospital, where he has been vaguely diagnosed as "psychiatrically impaired." Taking the news with an air of initially lighthearted defiance, Vrooder escapes and sets up camp under a highway, where he builds a paranoia-driven booby-trapped bunker for himself. Falling in love with not-so-bright nurse Zanni, Vrooder soon plans to elope with her to a remote Canadian outpost.
Who’s in it. The Crazy World of Julius Vrooder stars Timothy Bottoms as Vrooder, Barbara Hershey as Zanni (as Barbara Seagull), George Marshall as Corky and Lawrence Pressman as Passki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Crazy World of Julius Vrooder has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Crazy World of Julius Vrooder page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Crazy World of Julius Vrooder tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
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- Where can I watch The Crazy World of Julius Vrooder (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Crazy World of Julius Vrooder change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Crazy World of Julius Vrooder worth watching?
- The Crazy World of Julius Vrooder holds an audience score of 5.6 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 Crazy World of Julius Vrooder?
- The Crazy World of Julius Vrooder stars Timothy Bottoms, Barbara Hershey, George Marshall, Lawrence Pressman and Albert Salmi.
- When was The Crazy World of Julius Vrooder released?
- The Crazy World of Julius Vrooder was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.