Volunteers
1985, English. Directed by Nicholas Meyer.
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After graduating from Yale in 1962, womanizing Lawrence flees a gambling debt that his rich dad won't pay and takes his roomie's place as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Thai Golden Triangle with two other PCVs. Will he survive two years?
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch Volunteers
Volunteers is streaming on Cinemax in India.
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Cast & crew
- Nicholas MeyerDirector
- Tom HanksLawrence Whatley Bourne III
- John CandyTom Tuttle
- Rita WilsonBeth Wexler
- Tim ThomersonJohn Reynolds
- Gedde WatanabeAt Toon
- George PlimptonLawrence Bourne Jr.
- Ernest HaradaChung Mee
- Allan ArbusAlbert Bardenaro
- Xander BerkeleyKent Sutcliffe
- Ji-Tu CumbukaCicero
- Jacqueline EvansAunt Eunice
- Pamela GualTammy
Details
- Released
- 16 August 1985
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Keith Critchlow, David Isaacs, Ken Levine
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $20M
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Volunteers: quick answers
Is Volunteers worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.5/10 from 189 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Volunteers?
Volunteers runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does Volunteers have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Volunteers. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Volunteers parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Volunteers is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Volunteers on?
Volunteers is streaming on Cinemax in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Volunteers?
If you liked Volunteers, try Greedy, Easy Money, Thunderstruck.
Who directed Volunteers?
Volunteers (1985) was directed by Nicholas Meyer and stars Tom Hanks, John Candy, Rita Wilson.