Permanent Vacation(1981)
Synopsis
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.
Directed by Jim Jarmusch
Where to watch Permanent Vacation
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Cast
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
Suzanne Fletcher
Girl in Car
Felice Rosser
Woman by Mailbox
Eric Mitchell
Car Fence
Chris Hameon
French Traveller
Permanent Vacation — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Permanent Vacation?+
Permanent Vacation is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Permanent Vacation come out?+
Permanent Vacation was released in 1981.
How long is Permanent Vacation?+
Permanent Vacation runs for 75 minutes (1 hour and 15 minutes).
Who directed Permanent Vacation?+
Permanent Vacation was directed by Jim Jarmusch.
Who stars in Permanent Vacation?+
Permanent Vacation stars Chris Parker, Leila Gastil, John Lurie, Richard Boes and Sara Driver.
Is Permanent Vacation worth watching?+
Permanent Vacation holds a 5.9/10 rating from 223 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of comedy and drama.
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