The Van

The Van (1996)

  • 38% of critics liked it
    (21 reviews)

  • 68% of users liked it
    (835 ratings)

This is the third film adapted from a fictional trilogy by Irish writer Roddy Doyle about families living in a working-class Dublin neighborhood. The first was director Alan Parker's smashing music mockumentary The Commitments and the second was the hilarious comedy The Snapper, directed by Stephen… More

R, 1 hr. 45 min.
Directed By
Stephen Frears
Written By
Roddy Doyle
Genres
Drama, Comedy
In Theaters
May 16, 1997 Wide
On DVD
Oct 21, 1997

Critic Reviews

  • Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

    Shows what some people will sacrifice to keep a friendship alive.

  • David N. Butterworth, rec.arts.movies.reviews

    Guinness, football, and chips. What's not to like?

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Eric B


    I've always game for those droll little UK comedies, but this one notably disappointed me. Superficial and lightweight. Doesn't resonate as emotionally true. And Donal O'Kelly is not appealing at all. Another major problem: drunken Irish accents. I'd say that I… More