Vulgar (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.5

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.
