# National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002)

> A legendary seven-year college slacker faces adulthood when his father cuts off his money, forcing him to balance outrageous campus schemes with romance and self-discovery.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6427

## Facts

- Runtime: 92 min
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Director: Walt Becker
- Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Tara Reid, Tim Matheson, Kal Penn, Teck Holmes, Daniel Cosgrove, Deon Richmond, Alex Burns
- TMDB rating: 6.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0283111/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: mild
- Mood: irreverent, raunchy, witty, college movie night, late night comedy viewing

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