Van Wilder: Freshman Year (2009)
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- R
- 1h 38min
- Comedy, Romance
- 14 Jul 2009 (USA)
- Video
Van Wilder starts his freshman year at Coolidge College and embarks on an adventure to land the campus hottie and liberate his school from sexual oppression and party dysfunction.
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Cast
| Jonathan Bennett | ... |
Van Wilder
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| Shaun Bowman | ... |
Football fan
(as Dennis Bowman)
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| Kristin Cavallari | ... |
Kaitlin Hayes
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| Kurt Fuller | ... |
Dean Charles Reardon
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| Steve Talley | ... |
Lt. Dirk Arnold
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| Nestor Aaron Absera | ... |
Farley
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| Nick Nicotera | ... |
Corporal Benedict
(as Nic Nac)
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| Jerry Shea | ... |
Yu Dum Fok
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Meredith Giangrande | ... |
Eve
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| Irene Keng | ... |
Dongmei
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| Linden Ashby | ... |
Vance Wilder Sr.
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| Mike Pniewski | ... |
General Thomas
(as Mike Pinewski)
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| Brett Rice | ... |
Sergeant Hayes
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Mike Brune | ... |
Irving Peppler
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Leland L. Jones | ... |
Reverend Dawkins
(as Leland Jones)
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Dennis Luciani | ... |
Professor Downs
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| Sonny Shroyer | ... |
Coach Bob
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Terrie Thompson | ... |
Reardon's Wife
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| Jasmine Burke | ... |
Molly
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| Andy Stahl | ... |
Principal
(as Andrew Stahl)
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| L. Warren Young | ... |
Campus Cop
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| Greg Savage | ... |
Campus Cop
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| Brian Beegle | ... |
Recon Leader
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Ashleigh Dunn | ... |
Lyndsey
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| Hayes Mercure | ... |
First Squad Raider
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| Shaun Lynch | ... |
Squad Captain
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Nicholas Frazzano | ... |
Squad Captain
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| Sean Nateghi | ... |
Dirk's Crony
(as Shahrooz Nateghi)
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Nicholas Kerves | ... |
Dirk's Crony
(as Nick Kerves)
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Rick Calik | ... |
Dirk's Crony
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Amanda Best | ... |
Hot Freshman Girl
(as Mandy Best)
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Allie Taylor | ... |
Hot Freshman Girl
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Alexa Johns | ... |
Danish Dish
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Lizzie Oldem | ... |
Danish Dish
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Robert Peterson | ... |
Quarterback
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| Chase Steven Anderson | ... |
Excited Guy
(as Chase Anderson)
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Robert A. Clark | ... |
Dude in Pool
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Champ | ... |
Colossus
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| Sarah 'So' Oliver | ... |
Hot Girl
(as Sarah Oliver)
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Cesar Aguirre | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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Robert S. Barmettler | ... |
Graduation Attendee (uncredited)
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Paul Bednarz | ... |
College Student (uncredited)
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| Tim Blanchard | ... |
College Student (uncredited)
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Drew Branch | ... |
College Student (uncredited)
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Bobby Browning | ... |
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
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Deanne Charlton | ... |
Professor (uncredited)
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Drew Chase | ... |
Man Down (uncredited)
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Ondie Daniel | ... |
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
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Nicholas Giancola | ... |
3rd Squad Lead Cronie (uncredited)
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| Julie Guy | ... |
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
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Jackey Hall | ... |
Dean Rearden's Masseuse (uncredited)
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Roger Herrera | ... |
Football Fan (uncredited)
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David Hoang | ... |
Spectator (uncredited)
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Noel Holston | ... |
Distinguished Professor (uncredited)
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Cru Jones | ... |
Cru Jones (uncredited)
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| Alana Jordan | ... |
Dorm Girl (uncredited)
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Matthew Kent | ... |
College Student (uncredited)
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| Scottie Knollin | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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Shawn Knowles | ... |
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
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Kimberly Lambert | ... |
College Student (uncredited)
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Micheal Leath | ... |
Raider (uncredited)
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Gabby Lecea | ... |
Football Fan (uncredited)
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Dawn Lyn | ... |
College Student (uncredited)
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| Gregory H. Massey | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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| Lynn McArthur | ... |
Rocker Chick / College Student (uncredited)
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Patrick McDonald | ... |
Reardon's Raider (uncredited)
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| Faye Yvette McQueen | ... |
Cafeteria Worker (uncredited)
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| Darryl D. Moore | ... |
Parent of Graduate (uncredited)
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Debra Moss | ... |
Family Member (uncredited)
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Brandon Near | ... |
Dirk's Raider (uncredited)
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| Bill Pacer | ... |
2 Star General (uncredited)
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John Fitzgerald Page | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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John Pleasant | ... |
ROTC Student (uncredited)
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| Yvette Rachelle | ... |
Blondie (uncredited)
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Shaad Rashad | ... |
Other Student (uncredited)
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Mike Santoro | ... |
College Kid (uncredited)
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Heather Schull | ... |
CheerLeader (uncredited)
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Brian Spencer | ... |
Parent of Graduate (uncredited)
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David Suri | ... |
Football Fan (uncredited)
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| Sonya Thompson | ... |
Professor (uncredited)
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| Caroline Thrasher | ... |
Drunk Party Girl (uncredited)
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Corey Valerio | ... |
Cronie #6 (uncredited)
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| Kruz Valero | ... |
College Student (uncredited)
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Norman Wakefield | ... |
College Student (uncredited)
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Joe Walsh | ... |
Parent at Graduation (uncredited)
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| Steve Warren | ... |
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
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Michael Blake Woodruff | ... |
Party Student (uncredited)
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Mandy Yaughn | ... |
Football Fan (uncredited)
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| Lorenzo Yearby | ... |
Nerd #1 (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Harvey Glazer | ... | (as Harv Glazer) |
Written by
| Brent Goldberg | ... | (characters) and |
| David Wagner | ... | (characters) (as David T. Wagner) |
| Todd McCullough | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Peter Abrams | ... | producer |
| Sam Bernard | ... | executive producer |
| Kat Blasband Page | ... | co-producer (as Katherine Blasband) |
| Kirk D'Amico | ... | executive producer |
| Robert L. Levy | ... | producer |
| Ari Newman | ... | co-producer |
| Andrew Panay | ... | producer |
| Darin Spillman | ... | executive producer |
| Natan Zahavi | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Nathan Wang | ||
Cinematography by
| Shawn Maurer | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Aden Bahadori | ||
| Suzanne Hines | ||
| Mahi Rahgozar | ||
Editorial Department
| Jay Hunt | ... | editorial assistant |
| Chris Lazar | ... | assistant editor |
| Robert J. Lemos | ... | assistant editor (as Robert Lemos) |
| Chuck Nosworthy | ... | colorist (as Chuck Noseworthy) |
| Dan Racicot | ... | assistant editor |
| Igor Ridanovic | ... | on-line editor |
| Andrew Sommer | ... | assistant editor |
| Ron Wisman Jr. | ... | additional editor |
| Keith Roush | ... | additional post-production services (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Mandy Sherman | ||
Production Design by
| David Dreyer | ||
| Joseph Litsch | ... | (as Joe Litsch) |
Set Decoration by
| Joseph Litsch | ... | (as Joe Litsch) |
| Dan Post | ||
Costume Design by
| Luellyn Harper | ||
Makeup Department
| Lay'Na Anderson | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Andrea C. Brotherton | ... | assistant hair stylist (as Andrea Brotherton) |
| Roxanne Ferguson | ... | key hair stylist |
| T.A. Henderson | ... | assistant hair stylist |
| Wanda Patterson | ... | makeup artist |
| Keitric Starks | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Shunika Terry | ... | assistant hair stylist |
| Dionne Wynn | ... | key makeup artist |
Production Management
| Sherwood Jones | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Tatiana Komlos | ... | production supervisor (as Tatiana K. Post) |
| Paul L. Long | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Day Permuy | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Derrick Doose | ... | second second assistant director |
| Evans Griffin | ... | second second assistant director |
| Adam Jordan | ... | second second assistant director |
| Amir R. Khan | ... | second assistant director |
| James J.D. Taylor | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Joseph F. Beeco | ... | construction coordinator (as Joseph Beeco) |
| Dwight Benjamin-Creel | ... | props master (as Dwight B. Creel) |
| Taylor Bennett | ... | paint foreman |
| Marty Corser | ... | props assistant |
| Jerry Davenport | ... | construction foreman |
| Cayman Eiler | ... | assistant: production designer |
| Shawn M. Gray | ... | assistant property master (as Shawn Gray) |
| Jermaine Ivey | ... | set dresser |
| Barry D. James | ... | paint foreman (as Barry James) |
| Kip Jamison | ... | set dresser (as Kip Jamieson) |
| Ellen L. Kerr | ... | buyer (as Ellen Kerr) |
| Julie Kobsa | ... | props assistant |
| Ryan Kutch | ... | set dresser |
| Amy Lehman | ... | product placement coordinator |
| Konrad Lewis | ... | on-set dresser |
| Chauncey Myshkin | ... | set dresser |
| Robert Tate Nichols | ... | leadman (as Tate Nichols) |
| Ron Pruette | ... | set painter |
| Katrina Rice | ... | props assistant |
| Philip Salick | ... | leadman (as Phil Salik) |
| Dan Savage | ... | gang boss |
| Roland Spence | ... | set dresser |
| Andy G. Strauss | ... | picture car coordinator |
| Adam Sumner | ... | set dresser |
| Erin Thornton | ... | art department intern |
| Monika van Schellenbeck | ... | buyer (as Monica van Scellenbeck) |
| James Vasilovic | ... | set dresser |
| Greg Waddle | ... | leadman |
Sound Department
| Scott Casillas | ... | foley effects |
| Lorita de la Cerna | ... | foley mixer & editor |
| Brian Didsbury | ... | boom operator |
| Vincent Guisetti | ... | foley effects |
| Jae Kim | ... | foley effects |
| Colt Logan | ... | boom operator |
| Dessie Markovsky | ... | adr / supervising sound editor |
| Tom Ozanich | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Emile Razpopov | ... | sound designer |
| Vesco Razpopov | ... | sound effects props |
| Aron Siegel | ... | sound mixer |
| Andy Snavley | ... | dialogue editor / re-recording mixer / sound editor |
| Trevor Stott | ... | sound utility |
| Todd Weaver | ... | boom operator |
Special Effects by
| Lisa Reynolds | ... | special effects foreman |
| Bob Shelley | ... | special effects coordinator (as Bob Shelly) |
Visual Effects by
| Aden Bahadori | ... | visual effects producer: Pixalite |
| Seth Brown | ... | digital artist |
| Nick Flook | ... | visual effects artist |
| John Iskandar | ... | visual effects |
| Tom Martinez Jr. | ... | digital artist |
| Roger Nall | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Michael E. Phillips | ... | digital editing consultant (as Michael Phillips) |
| Mike Sevigny | ... | visual effects artist |
Stunts
| Anderson Martin | ... | stunt coordinator (as Andy Martin) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Chris Antignane | ... | additional grip |
| Irie Bailey | ... | electrician |
| Shelley Baldwin | ... | additional electrician |
| Mike Besaw | ... | grip |
| Chris Birdsong | ... | key grip |
| Darrell Charles | ... | additional electrician |
| Guy D'Alema | ... | still photographer |
| Alfeo Dixon | ... | additional director of photography: second unit / camera operator: "b" camera |
| Alexander Falk | ... | first assistant camera: "a" camera (as Alex Falk) |
| Rodney Gaskin | ... | electrician |
| Anthony Jacobs | ... | additional electrician |
| Sylvia Kay | ... | grip |
| Nathaniel Kendrick Jr. | ... | gaffer |
| Levi Loy | ... | best boy grip |
| Todd Marshall | ... | camera operator |
| Nathan McConnell | ... | second assistant camera: "a" camera |
| Jim McKinney | ... | camera operator: "a" camera |
| Alan Melling | ... | second assistant camera: "b" camera |
| Connor O'Malley | ... | additional grip |
| David Parker | ... | grip |
| Stoke T. Renigade Patterson | ... | best boy electric (as Stroke Renegade) |
| Mike Pearce | ... | additional electrician |
| Daniel Pederson | ... | additional grip (as Daniel Pedersen) |
| Bruce Robinson | ... | first assistant camera: "b" camera |
| John E. Stephens | ... | dolly grip (as John Stephens) |
| Cris Toebben | ... | additional electrician |
| Matthew Horn | ... | camera intern (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Janella Bersabal | ... | extras casting assistant: Atlanta |
| Shay Griffin | ... | casting director: Atlanta (as Shay Bentley Griffin) |
| Jaime Harlan | ... | casting director assistant: Los Angeles |
| Patrick Ingram | ... | extras casting director: Atlanta |
| John Fitzgerald Page | ... | extras casting assistant |
| Nathan M. Wright | ... | extras casting production assistant: Atlanta (as Nathan Wright) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Layne Brightwell | ... | costume supervisor |
| Kate Duke | ... | costume assistant |
| Randy Edwards | ... | costume assistant (as Randie Edwards) |
| Paradise Franklin | ... | costume assistant |
| Daniel George | ... | set costumer (as Dan George) |
| Jeff Gillies | ... | costume assistant |
| Rhonney Greene | ... | set costumer |
Location Management
| Kalena Boller | ... | location manager (as Kalena Smith) |
| Ben McIver | ... | assistant location manager |
| Adam Miller | ... | locations |
| Seth Zimmerman | ... | assistant location manager |
Music Department
| Amjad Albasel | ... | composer: additional music / composer: stock music |
| Gary Chase | ... | score mixer, arranger, orchestrator, musician |
| Paul Di Franco | ... | music supervisor (as Paul DiFranco) |
| Jean-Paul DiFranco | ... | music coordinator |
| Michael Dittrick | ... | supervising music editor |
| Amber Funk | ... | music editor |
| Jeremy Sweet | ... | composer: additional music |
Script and Continuity Department
| Reagan Brandon | ... | script supervisor (as Reagan L. Brandon) |
| Kevin Hindley | ... | script clearance |
Transportation Department
| Dennis G. Carter | ... | production van driver (as Dennis Carter) |
| Jerry Carter | ... | construction driver |
| Marshall Hovies | ... | combo driver |
| Peter McGoran | ... | driver: set dressing |
| Ken Nevin | ... | transportation captain (as Kenny Nevin) |
| David Carlton White | ... | stakebed driver (as David White) |
Additional Crew
| Dana Renee Ashmore | ... | stand-in: Ms. Cavallari (as Dana Wasdin) |
| Marie Barnas | ... | production staff (as Marie James) |
| Haley Billue | ... | production secretary |
| Justin Bones | ... | set production assistant |
| Bonnie Chaney | ... | additional accountant |
| Erin Charles | ... | production coordinator |
| Kamien Faison | ... | intern |
| Eric Forth | ... | caterer |
| Nicholas Giancola | ... | intern production assistant / stand-in: Dean Reardon |
| Tameka Gibson | ... | intern |
| Matthew Kelly Jackson | ... | production assistant (as Matt Jackson) |
| Adam Jordan | ... | key set production assistant |
| Zach Kane | ... | craft service |
| Sedrick Lakpa | ... | production assistant |
| Chuck Manning | ... | stand-in: Mr. Bennett |
| Amber Mitchell | ... | intern |
| Kendra L. Patterson | ... | intern (as Kendra Patterson) |
| Jason Payne | ... | caterer |
| Marilyn Penn-Lindley | ... | post-production accountant (as Marilyn Penn) |
| Day Permuy | ... | pre-production consultant |
| Alan Robbins | ... | set medic |
| Adam W. Rosen | ... | legal services |
| Jayne Royall | ... | production accountant |
| Walter Royall | ... | payroll supervisor |
| Vicki L. Sawyer | ... | production accountant (as Vicki Sawyer) |
| Gene Michael Smith | ... | production assistant (as Gene Smith) |
| Stan Swofford | ... | key set medic |
| Brian Tinch | ... | production assistant |
| Carol Tresan | ... | animal trainer |
| Greg Tresan | ... | animal wrangler |
| Freddy Turner | ... | production assistant |
| Paul Van Den Bosch | ... | production assistant |
| Jessie Sasser White | ... | production assistant (as Jessie Daniel) |
| Gresszelle Williams | ... | caterer (as Gresszell Williams) |
| Justin Zelik | ... | assistant: Mr. Levy |
Production Companies
Distributors
- 4music (2016) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- HBO Max (2021) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- Indies Home Entertainment (2010) (Netherlands) (DVD) (retail)
- Movie Bank (2010) (Netherlands) (DVD) (rental)
- Myriad Pictures (2023) (World-wide)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2009) (United States) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2010) (Germany) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2011) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Paramount Pictures (2009) (Canada) (DVD)
- RTL Entertainment (2011) (Netherlands) (tv) (RTL5)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Bendy (sound effects design)
- Danetracks (re-recorded at)
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- Hollywood Global Studios (post-production facilities)
- IndieClear (script clearance)
- Kappa Studios (HD post-production)
- L.A. Mad Dogs (voice casting)
- LA House of Props (product placement)
- Lab 601 (post-production facilities) (RED digital transfer & HD finishing)
- Micdi Productions (music editorial services)
- Micdi Productions (post-production sound services)
- Out of the Pan Catering (catering)
- Rosen, Feig, Golland & Lunn (legal services)
- Roush Media (post-production facilities)
- Turbosound (post sound services)
- Turbosound (sound design)
- Vans (special thanks)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Just like all the men in his family, high-school student Van Wilder, even before becoming the popular party animal of Coolidge College in Van Wilder (2002), was already a sexual champion. As he sets foot in the campus as a cocky freshman, Van is shocked to discover that strict Dean Reardon rules the place with an iron fist, restricting alcohol, drugs, and all things sexy. Now, Van must put his charm and wits to good use and do everything in his power to escape from the dean's ROTC program, and get Kaitlin, the hottest girl in school. Has Van what it takes to become a hero? Written by Nick Riganas |
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| Taglines | The man. The myth. The beginning. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $6,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | When the ROTC cadets first appear at Van Wilder's dorm room door, their names are "Benedict" and "Arnold" referencing the famous American Revolutionary general who defected to the British side in 1780. See more » |
| Goofs | Van's phone is an iPhone 3G. However, the film is supposed to be set in 1995 meaning it is impossible for him to own one. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Top 10 Memorable School Speeches in Movies (2014). See more » |
| Soundtracks | You're Gonna Go Far Kid See more » |
| Crazy Credits | A very lovely movie that moved me when i was bored See more » |
| Quotes |
Lt. Dirk Arnold:
Well, look what we have here! Lt. Dirk Arnold: I haven't seen this many turds since I won that campus hot dog eating contest. [Dirk and Benedict laugh] Corporal Benedict: Yeah, I haven't seen this many pansies since I was picking flowers yesterday. [Benedict laughs, but Dirk gives him a strange look] Corporal Benedict: [whispers] Don't you remember I was making that arrangement? See more » |