The Van

1996, Movie, 1h 40min

In a working-class quarter of Dublin, 'Bimbo' Reeves gets laid off from his job and, with his redundancy payout, buys a van and sells fish and chips with his buddy, Larry. Due to Ireland's surprising success at the 1990 FIFA World Cup, their business starts off well, but the relationship between the two friends soon becomes strained as Bimbo behaves more like a typical boss.

Country: United Kingdom,Ireland

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6.7

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6.0

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Critic Marc Savlov

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...a humorous, thoughtful look at a pair of adult male friends.

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In a working-class quarter of Dublin, two friends start a fish and chips business in a beat-up van, but their friendship is put to the test as their business flourishes. As they navigate the challenges of running a successful business, they discover that their differing visions and personalities may be their biggest obstacle. Will they be able to overcome their differences and salvage their friendship, or will their business venture ultimately tear them apart?

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