
National Lampoon's Van Wilder Collection
3 movies · 2002–2009
National Lampoon's Van Wilder is a film collection spanning three installments released between 2002 and 2009. The collection centers on the character of Van Wilder, portrayed by Ryan Reynolds, a long-standing student at Coolidge College known for his outgoing personality and involvement in campus activities. For six years, Van prioritized social engagement and extracurriculars over academic progress, a lifestyle that ultimately leads to his father discontinuing tuition payments after seven years. The films within the collection collectively have a runtime of 289 minutes and a reported budget of $12 million, generating total revenue of $45 million. The collection's individual films have received varying ratings on IMDb, ranging from 4.8 to 6.4. The total revenue generated across all three films is $45,348,374. The collection comprises three films: National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002), Van Wilder 2: The Rise of Taj (2006), and Van Wilder: Freshman Year (2009). These films explore the ongoing experiences of Van Wilder as he navigates life after leaving college.
Franchise cast
Kal PennTaj Mahal Badalandabad
Ryan ReynoldsVan Wilder
Lauren CohanCharlotte
Aaron PaulWasted Guy
Simon HelbergVernon
Tim MathesonVance Wilder Sr.
Jonathan BennettVan Wilder
Tara ReidGwen Pearson
Linden AshbyVance Sr.
Paul GleasonProfessor McDoogle
Alex BurnsGordon
Lydia HullLindsey
Brett RiceSergeant Hayes
Sonny ShroyerCoach Bob
Mike PniewskiGeneral Thomas (as Mike Pinewski)
Kurt FullerDean Charles Reardon
Chris OwenSuicidal Freshman
Shobu KapoorTaj's Mother
Curtis ArmstrongCampus Cop
Andy StahlPrincipal

