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What Happens in Vegas

2008Movie1 h 39 minPG-13

43

WeakGoodWatch score

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A romantic, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

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During a wild vacation in Las Vegas, career woman Joy McNally and playboy Jack Fuller come to the sober realization that they have married each other after a night of drunken abandon. They are then compelled, for legal reasons, to live life as a couple for a limited period of time. At stake is a large amount of money.

Feels like

Classic Rom-Com
Las Vegas Setting
Forced Proximity Trope
Light-hearted Conflict
Star Power Chemistry
Feel-Good Ending
Casino Culture
Low-Stakes Drama
Comfort Viewing

Crew

Directed by: Tom Vaughan
Written by: Dana Fox
Produced by: Shawn Levy, Dean Georgaris, Jimmy Miller
Music by: Christophe Beck

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Facts

May 7, 2008 · 1 h 39 min · PG-13

Released: May 7, 2008
Runtime: 1 h 39 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Original language: English
Also spoken: Serbian (Latin)
Made in: United States
Budget: $35 million
Box office: $219 million
Available in: 130 countries

Tropes

Belligerent Sexual Tension, Red-and-White Comedy Poster, Cool and Unusual Punishment +9

Belligerent Sexual Tension
Red-and-White Comedy Poster
Cool and Unusual Punishment
Fan Boy
Domestic Abuse
Artistic License – Law
Manchild
Oh, Crap!
Accidental Marriage
Awful Wedded Life
Joke Name Tag
Ironic Name

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Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream What Happens in Vegas?"

Questions about What Happens in Vegas

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Where can I stream What Happens in Vegas?

In the United States, What Happens in Vegas streams on Hulu, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 127 other countries.

Is What Happens in Vegas worth watching?

43

WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 6.1, Letterboxd 2.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 25%, and Metacritic 36). Audiences rate it higher (54 out of 100) than critics (31).

Is What Happens in Vegas okay for kids?

PG-13Strong languageSexual content

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is What Happens in Vegas good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will What Happens in Vegas make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Was What Happens in Vegas a box office hit?

Budget$35 million

Box office$219 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $35 million to make and earned $219 million worldwide, 6.3 times its budget.