The Hangover

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The Hangover

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2009

1h 39m

Comedy

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Two days before his wedding, Doug (Justin Bartha) and three friends (Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis) drive to Las Vegas for a wild and memorable stag party. In fact, when the three groomsmen wake up the next morning, they can't remember a thing; nor can they find Doug. With little time to spare, the three hazy pals try to re-trace their steps and find Doug so they can get him back to Los Angeles in time to walk down the aisle.

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Critics Consensus

With a clever script and hilarious interplay among the cast, The Hangover nails just the right tone of raunchy humor, and the non-stop laughs overshadow any flaw.

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Matt Singer

The Rumpus

09/18/2017

In the case of The Hangover, Phillips made a decent diversion, but no classic; like its heroes you'll have a good time, then forget most of it when you wake up the following morning. It's a movie, not a film.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

09/12/2017

B

... I went in to The Hangover with low expectations but ended up laughing more times than I thought I would.

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Jordan Hoffman

UGO

08/11/2009

C

The Hangover isn't painful to watch. If friends drag you to this movie, you won't hate them afterwards. But maybe it'll seem a lot funnier if you are drinking.

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David Griffiths

Subculture Entertainment

10/29/2024

4/5

There is little surprise that ‘The Hangover 2’ is already in pre-production, this film is so good that it deserves to do well at the box office. ‘The Hangover’ is one of the funniest films of the year and is a must for those who love to laugh out loud.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

09/04/2023

3/4

Temporary and fading, it limits itself with its reliance on gross-out humor; once you’ve seen the depravity onscreen, the shock no longer exists, making its rewatchability nil. You’ll laugh a lot the first time you see it but see it only once.

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Robin Holabird

Robin Holabird

08/11/2021

Over at the Nevada Film Office, none of us staff members thought a little comedy with not-too- familiar stars would produce a Mike Tyson knock-out punch...

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Blobbo X

@Blobbo Jan 26

Half-way through, one chuckle. Bad directing and/or editing. Poorly timed "humor." Funny if you're about 6 and seeing a butt makes you laugh.

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andras gaspar p

@pasztorandrasgaspar Jan 25

I consider this a very good movie because of the good jokes.

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Matthew D

@OceanSage Jan 14

A completely insane and hilarious raunchy comedy that is a total blast! Director Todd Phillips’ sex comedy The Hangover (2009) is really funny and worth revisiting. I did not remember this movie at all, ironically. It was a sheer thrill ride to watch again. Phillips delivers 100 minutes of drinking, gambling, partying, and crazy antics. Bradley Cooper is hilarious as the wild teacher Phil Wenneck, who wants to get away from his boring family life. Cooper is honestly made for comedy considering how funny he is in The Hangover. Ed Helms is great as the straight laced dentist Dr. Stu Price, who is in over his head marrying a stripper. Heather Graham is insanely hot and funny as the sweet stripper slash escort Jade. Justin Bartha is funny as the missing groom Doug Billings, who gets some great moments. Bryan Callen's cameo as Eddie is hysterical! Zach Galifianakis is outrageous as Doug’s ADHD stricken brother-in-law Alan Garner. Every line he says is memorable and outlandish.

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Garrett P

@petersongarrett1991 Jan 6

This movie is overrated it's below average funny

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Charlie

@KIDCRITIC Dec 26

Watched The Hangover this year. This is one of the most funny movies I have ever watched. This is a movie about 4 guys that go to Las Vegas for a bachelor party and then they lose the person getting married and the three guys try to retrace their steps on what they did the night before and Doug ends up being found and they come back. The quality is good. The storytelling is great and the acting is great from Zach Galifianakis, Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms and Justin Bartha. Overall I would rate this movie 5.0 stars out of 5 stars. My favorite scene is when they are singing with Mike Tyson. I would recommend this movie.

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Jason S.

Dec 24

Holds up well over time. N

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Synopsis

Two days before his wedding, Doug (Justin Bartha) and three friends (Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis) drive to Las Vegas for a wild and memorable stag party. In fact, when the three groomsmen wake up the next morning, they can't remember a thing; nor can they find Doug. With little time to spare, the three hazy pals try to re-trace their steps and find Doug so they can get him back to Los Angeles in time to walk down the aisle.

Director: Todd Phillips
Producer: Todd Phillips, Daniel Goldberg
Screenwriter: Jon Lucas, Scott Moore
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Production Co: Green Hat Films
Rating: R (Pervasive Language|Nudity|Sexual Content|Some Drug Material)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 5, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 7, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $277.3M
Runtime: 1h 39m

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