Forgetting Sarah Marshall

2008, Comedy/Romance, 1h 52m

185 Reviews 250,000+ Ratings

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With ample laughs and sharp performances, Forgetting Sarah Marshall finds just the right mix of romantic and raunchy comedy. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Struggling musician Peter Bretter (Jason Segel) is better-known as the boyfriend of TV star Sarah Marshall (Kristen Bell). After she unceremoniously dumps him, he feels lost and alone but makes a last-ditch bid to get over it by going to Hawaii. However, she and her new boyfriend (Russell Brand) are there in the same hotel.
  • Rating:
    R (Sexual Content|Language|Some Graphic Nudity)
  • Genre:
    Comedy, Romance
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Nicholas Stoller
  • Producer:
    Judd Apatow, Shauna Robertson
  • Writer:
    Jason Segel
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $62.9M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Universal Pictures
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Jason Segel
Peter Bretter
Kristen Bell
Sarah Marshall
Mila Kunis
Rachael
Russell Brand
Aldous
Bill Hader
Brian
Liz Cackowski
Liz
Jack McBrayer
Darald
Taylor Wily
Kemo
Da'Vone McDonald
Dwayne the Bartender
Steve Landesberg
Dr. Rosenbaum
Jonah Hill
Matthew the Waiter
Paul Rudd
Chuck
Kala Alexander
Greg
Branscombe Richmond
Keoki
Billy Bush
Self
Jason Bateman
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William Baldwin
Detective Hunter Rush
Nicholas Stoller
Director
Jason Segel
Screenwriter
Judd Apatow
Producer
Shauna Robertson
Producer
Richard Vane
Executive Producer
Rodney Rothman
Executive Producer
Russ T. Alsobrook
Cinematography
William Kerr
Film Editing
Lyle Workman
Original Music
Jackson De Govia
Production Design
K.C. Fox
Set Decoration
Leesa Evans
Costume Design
Jeanne McCarthy
Casting
Scott Meehan
Art Director
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Critic Reviews for Forgetting Sarah Marshall

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Audience Reviews for Forgetting Sarah Marshall

  • Mar 06, 2015
    I was going to only give this two and a half stars but then Dracula the Musical.
    Gimly M Super Reviewer
  • Dec 28, 2012
    I can't believe I've wasted two hours of my utterly short holiday break to see Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Definitely not my kind of movie.
    Maymay A Super Reviewer
  • Dec 12, 2012
    From Judd Apatow and Jason Segel comes the outrageously hilarious comedy Forgetting Sarah Marshall. The story follows Peter Bretter who goes on a Hawaiian vacation in an attempt to get over his break up with famed television star Sarah Marshall, only to find that she's also vacationing there with her new boyfriend. The cast is especially good and includes Jason Segel, Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis, and Russell Brand, who all deliver excellent performances. In addition, the writing is well done and feels genuine; partially because of how raw and savagely honest the humor is, which really works for the film. However, the directing is a bit weak and not all of the humor works. But despite a few rough edges, Forgetting Sarah Marshall is a wickedly fun romantic comedy that goes all out.
    Dann M Super Reviewer
  • Aug 09, 2012
    This is what happens when all the right people come together to do the right project. Funny and very memorable.
    Joshua W Super Reviewer
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