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Permanent Vacation

β˜… 5.9(218)19811h 15m
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Permanent Vacation is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. Availability checked 15 June 2026.

Where to watch Permanent Vacation

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada

Good to know

Director
Jim Jarmusch
Release date
1981-03-06
Runtime
1h 15m
Language
English
Budget
$12,000
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Studio
Cinesthesia Productions

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About Permanent Vacation

Permanent Vacation is a 1981 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Jim Jarmusch, starring Chris Parker, Leila Gastil and John Lurie. It has a runtime of 1 hour 15 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 218 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Permanent Vacation in Canada β€” across streaming, rental and purchase options β€” along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

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Themes & keywords

new york citysaxophonedriftermental illness

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Permanent Vacation in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Permanent Vacation on Criterion Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.

Is Permanent Vacation on Netflix?+

Permanent Vacation is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.

How long is Permanent Vacation?+

Permanent Vacation has a runtime of 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).

Who stars in Permanent Vacation?+

Permanent Vacation stars Chris Parker, Leila Gastil, John Lurie, Richard Boes and Sara Driver.

When did Permanent Vacation come out?+

Permanent Vacation is a 1981 movie directed by Jim Jarmusch.

What genre is Permanent Vacation?+

Permanent Vacation is Drama film.

Who directed Permanent Vacation?+

Permanent Vacation was directed by Jim Jarmusch.

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