Vulgar (2002): cast, story & where to watch

2002 · Film · ★ 5.5

Vulgar poster

Released in 2002, Vulgar is a thriller, drama, crime and horror film directed by Bryan Johnson, running about 87 minutes. “Everyone loves a clown... some more than others.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Vulgar is about a man who is a children's clown but has not been getting much luck lately. He lives in a cheap apartment which he can't even afford. Bums are constantly sleeping in his run down car and crashing on his lawn. He has a nagging mother who lives in a nursing home, and his best friend is a moocher. One day he comes up with the idea to become a bachelor clown.

Who’s in it. Vulgar stars Brian O'Halloran as Will Carlson / Flappy / Vulgar, Bryan Johnson as Syd Gilbert, Jerry Lewkowitz as Ed Fanelli and Ethan Suplee as Frankie Fanelli, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Vulgar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14.9K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Vulgar page.

If you liked it. Fans of Vulgar tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Vulgar (2002)?
In US, Vulgar is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Vulgar worth watching?
Vulgar holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Vulgar?
Vulgar stars Brian O'Halloran, Bryan Johnson, Jerry Lewkowitz, Ethan Suplee and Matthew Maher.
When was Vulgar released?
Vulgar was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.