Permanent Vacation
Seen it?1981 | 75 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (69 on Metacritic), though it had a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 15 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
69 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 36K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jim Jarmusch
- Chris ParkerAllie
- Leila GastilLeila
- John LurieSax Player
- Richard BoesWar Vet
- Sara DriverNurse
- Charlie SpademanPatient
- Jane FireNurse
- Ruth BoltonMother
- Evelyn SmithPatient
- Maria DuvalLatin Girl