Where to watch Permanent Vacation(1981)
In the United States, Permanent Vacation is available to stream on HBO Max and Criterion Channel. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, and Fandango At Home.
Where to stream Permanent Vacation
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Permanent Vacation plot summary
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.
Details
- Release date
- March 6, 1981
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Directed by
- Jim Jarmusch
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 5.9 / 10 · 223 votes
Permanent Vacation trailer
Cast
Chris ParkerAllie
Leila GastilLeila
John LurieSax Player
Richard BoesWar Vet
Sara DriverNurse- Charlie SpademanPatient
Jane FireNurse
Ruth BoltonMother
Evelyn SmithPatient
Maria DuvalLatin Girl
FAQ
Where can I watch Permanent Vacation?
In the United States, Permanent Vacation is available to stream on HBO Max and Criterion Channel. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, and Fandango At Home.
Can I rent or buy Permanent Vacation?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, and Fandango At Home.
How long is Permanent Vacation?
Permanent Vacation runs 1h 15m (75 minutes).
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