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The Hangover

2009·Movie
1h 40min·R
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic737.6Rotten Tomatoes79%84%

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The Hangover fingerprint

A , comedy: , but never scary, .

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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About

Some guys just can't handle Vegas.

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.
High-Energy Buddy ComedyAbsurd Mystery PlotVegas Neon AestheticChaotic Ensemble ChemistryR-Rated HumorFrantic PacingPhysical SlapstickModern Classic Comedy

Crew

Directed by:
Todd Phillips
Written by:
Jon Lucas, Scott Moore
Produced by:
Todd Phillips, Daniel Goldberg
Composed by:
Christophe Beck

Sequels and Prequels

The Hangover
The Hangover (2009)
GoodWatch score 76
The Hangover Part II
The Hangover Part II (2011)
GoodWatch score 49
The Hangover Part III
The Hangover Part III (2013)
GoodWatch score 40

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Questions about The Hangover

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Hangover?

Paramount+YouTube TV

In the United States, The Hangover streams on Paramount+ and YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 90 other countries.

Is The Hangover worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 73).

Will The Hangover make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and slapstick (8 of 10).

Is The Hangover plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and mystery (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Was The Hangover a box office hit?

Budget$35 million
Box office$469 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $35 million to make and earned $469 million worldwide, 13.4 times its budget.

What tropes does The Hangover use?

Destroy the EvidenceAccidental MarriageHope SpotVomit Indiscretion ShotHow We Got HereAlcohol-Induced IdiocyRunning GagChekhov's GunNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Groin AttackNever Trust a TrailerApathetic Teacherand 57 more

TV Tropes lists 69 tropes for it, including Destroy the Evidence, Accidental Marriage, and Hope Spot.