The Hangover
Seen it?2009 | 100 min | Comedy
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It made about 13 times its budget, it earned strong reviews (79% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (7.3 out of 10). A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Boogie Nights or 22 Jump Street, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect drug use.
When three friends finally come to after a raucous night of bachelor-party revelry, they find a baby in the closet and a tiger in the bathroom. But they can't seem to locate their best friend, Doug – who's supposed to be tying the knot. Launching a frantic search for Doug, the trio perseveres through a nasty hangover to try to make it to the church on time.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
79% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Movie Awards: Best Comedy. Also nominated for 1 BAFTA, 1 DGA Award and 1 WGA Award. Plus 7 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerVery strong
$469 million worldwide on a $35 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 735K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Todd Phillips
- Bradley CooperPhil Wenneck
- Ed HelmsStu Price
- Zach GalifianakisAlan Garner
- Justin BarthaDoug Billings
- Heather GrahamJade
- Sasha BarreseTracy
- Jeffrey TamborSid Garner
- Ken JeongMr. Chow
- Rachael HarrisMelissa
- Mike TysonMike Tyson