The Van (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1977, The Van is a comedy film directed by Sam Grossman, running about 92 minutes. “Bobby has a new machine... and everyone wants a ride!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bobby blows all his college savings on a van and tries to get the girl of his dreams. It's a wild time with Bobby and his friends.
Who’s in it. The Van stars Stuart Goetz as Bobby, Deborah White as Tina, Harry Moses as Jack and Marcie Barkin as Sue, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Van has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. 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 (1977)?
- In US, The Van is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. 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 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Van?
- The Van stars Stuart Goetz, Deborah White, Harry Moses, Marcie Barkin and Danny DeVito.
- When was The Van released?
- The Van was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.