Forgetting Sarah Marshall

Name: Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Released: 2008-04-17
Cast: Jason Segel, Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis, Russell Brand, Bill Hader

2008 | 111 min | Comedy, Romance, Drama

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes), it was a solid box office hit and it's still drawing plenty of interest. 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 romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 51 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.

When actress Sarah Marshall dumps aspiring musician Peter Bretter for rock star Aldous Snow, Peter's world comes crashing down. His best friend Brian suggests that Peter should get away from everything and to fly off to Hawaii to escape all his problems. After arriving in Hawaii and meeting the beautiful receptionist Rachel Jansen, Peter is shocked to see not only Aldous in Hawaii, but also Sarah.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Box office & staying powerStrong
$105 million worldwide on a $30 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 334K people sought it out in the past year