Permanent Vacation
In downtown Manhattan, twentysomething Allie, whose father is not around and whose mother is institutionalized, is a big Charlie Parker fan. He almost subconsciously searches for meaning in his life and meets some idiosyncratic characters along the way.
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Where is Permanent Vacation streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Fetch TV |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Sooner, Molotov TV, SFR Play | — |
| Brazil | Looke | — |
| Japan | Netflix, U-NEXT, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | — | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About Permanent Vacation
Permanent Vacation is a 1981 English-language drama film directed by Jim Jarmusch. The cast is led by Chris Parker, Leila Gastil, John Lurie. It has a runtime of 1h 15m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max.
Permanent Vacation was produced by Cinesthesia Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on March 6, 1981, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Jim Jarmusch
- Writers
- Jim Jarmusch
- Release date
- March 6, 1981
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $0 million
- Production
- Cinesthesia Productions
Permanent Vacation cast & crew
Permanent Vacation was directed by Jim Jarmusch and written by Jim Jarmusch.
The cast features Chris Parker as Allie, Leila Gastil as Leila, John Lurie as Sax Player, Richard Boes as War Vet, Sara Driver as Nurse, and Charlie Spademan as Patient.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by James A. Lebovitz and it was produced by Jim Jarmusch.
Is Permanent Vacation worth watching?
Permanent Vacation holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 218 ratings, a more divisive drama films.
At 1h 15m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, Permanent Vacation is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Permanent Vacation
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Cast of Permanent Vacation
Chris Parker
Allie
Leila Gastil
Leila
John Lurie
Sax Player
Richard Boes
War Vet
Sara Driver
Nurse
Charlie Spademan
Patient
Jane Fire
Nurse
Ruth Bolton
Mother
Evelyn Smith
Patient
Maria Duval
Latin Girl
Lisa Rosen
Popcorn Girl
Frankie Faison
Man in Lobby
Permanent Vacation — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Permanent Vacation in United States?
Permanent Vacation is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is Permanent Vacation on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Permanent Vacation is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Permanent Vacation in?
Permanent Vacation is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Permanent Vacation?
Permanent Vacation runs 1 hours 15 minutes (75 minutes).
▸What is Permanent Vacation rated?
Permanent Vacation is rated NR. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 218 ratings.
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