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Permanent Vacation

5.9(218)19811h 15m
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Where to watch Permanent Vacation in Japan

Permanent Vacation is streaming on Netflix, U-NEXT and Netflix Standard with Ads in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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 Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Permanent Vacation trailer

Overview

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 Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Permanent Vacation on Netflix, U-NEXT and Netflix Standard with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.

Is Permanent Vacation on Netflix?+

Yes — Permanent Vacation is available to stream on Netflix in Japan.

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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