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National Lampoon's Van Wilder

6.020021h 32mRMovieComedyRomance

Van Wilder has been attending college for far too many years and is scared to graduate, but Van’s father eventually realizes what is going on. When he stops paying his son's tuition fees, Van must come up with the money if he wants to stay…

DirectorWalt Becker
WritersBrent Goldberg·David Wagner
ProducersAndrew Panay·Robert L. Levy

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Cast · Directed by Walt Becker

RRRyan Reynolds
Ryan Reynolds
Van Wilder
TRTara Reid
Tara Reid
Gwen Pearson
TMTim Matheson
Tim Matheson
Vance Wilder Sr.
KPKal Penn
Kal Penn
Taj Mahal Badalandabad
THTeck Holmes
Teck Holmes
Hutch
DCDaniel Cosgrove
Daniel Cosgrove
Richard Bagg
DRDeon Richmond
Deon Richmond
Mini Cochran
ABAlex Burns
Alex Burns
Gordon
EREmily Rutherfurd
Emily Rutherfurd
Jeannie
PGPaul Gleason
Paul Gleason
Professor McDoogle
EEErik Estrada
Erik Estrada
Erik Estrada
CACurtis Armstrong
Curtis Armstrong
Campus Cop

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National Lampoon's Van Wilder — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams National Lampoon's Van Wilder?

National Lampoon's Van Wilder is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and MovieSphere+ in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is National Lampoon's Van Wilder on Netflix?

No, National Lampoon's Van Wilder is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Philo.

Is National Lampoon's Van Wilder on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — National Lampoon's Van Wilder is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch National Lampoon's Van Wilder for free?

National Lampoon's Van Wilder is available to stream free (with ads) on Fawesome and The CW in United States.

Is there a sequel to National Lampoon's Van Wilder?

Yes — National Lampoon's Van Wilder is followed by Van Wilder 2: The Rise of Taj (2006) in the National Lampoon's Van Wilder Collection.

Is there a prequel to National Lampoon's Van Wilder?

National Lampoon's Van Wilder is the first film in the National Lampoon's Van Wilder Collection.

Is National Lampoon's Van Wilder part of a trilogy?

Yes — National Lampoon's Van Wilder is part of a trilogy, alongside Van Wilder 2: The Rise of Taj (2006) and Van Wilder: Freshman Year (2009).

How many movies are in the National Lampoon's Van Wilder Collection?

There are 3 films in the National Lampoon's Van Wilder Collection: National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002), Van Wilder 2: The Rise of Taj (2006) and Van Wilder: Freshman Year (2009).