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Forgetting Sarah Marshall

2008·Movie
1h 51min·R
73
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Funny, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

  • Romance8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Cringe Humor7

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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You lose some, you get some.

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.
Romantic ComedyHeartbreak & HealingHawaii VacationSituational HumorRelationship TroublesPop Culture ReferencesQuirky CharactersEscapist Entertainment

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No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Forgetting Sarah Marshall

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Where can I stream Forgetting Sarah Marshall legally?

Forgetting Sarah Marshall is included with a subscription to Apple TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Forgetting Sarah Marshall worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Forgetting Sarah Marshall rated?

RNuditySexual contentStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is Forgetting Sarah Marshall?

1 h 51 min

Forgetting Sarah Marshall runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Forgetting Sarah Marshall?

Critics76
Audiences75

Yes. Critics average 76 and audiences 75 out of 100, so both groups see Forgetting Sarah Marshall much the same way.

Was Forgetting Sarah Marshall a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$105 million

Yes. It cost about $30 million to make and earned $105 million worldwide, 3.5 times its budget.

What language is Forgetting Sarah Marshall in?

EnglishJapaneseGerman

It was made in English, with some Japanese, German. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Forgetting Sarah Marshall?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Forgetting Sarah Marshall in 135 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Forgetting Sarah Marshall use?

Quip to BlackTwo First NamesMale Frontal NudityLaser-Guided KarmaAuthor Appeal"Rashomon"-StyleSpin-OffBritish RockstarLooks Like JesusPet the DogBourgeois BohemianBroken Birdand 75 more

TV Tropes lists 87 storytelling tropes for Forgetting Sarah Marshall, including Quip to Black, Two First Names, Male Frontal Nudity.