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Forgetting Sarah Marshall

2008Movie1 h 51 minR

73
GoodGoodWatch score
73
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

When actress Sarah Marshall dumps aspiring musician Peter Bretter for rock star Aldous Snow, Peter's world comes crashing down.

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  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Directed by
Nicholas Stoller
Written by
Jason Segel
Music by
Lyle Workman

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April 17, 2008 · 1 h 51 min · R

Released
April 17, 2008
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Romance, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Japanese, German
Made in
United States
Budget
$30 million
Box office
$105 million
Available in
135 countries

Tropes

Quip to Black, Two First Names, Male Frontal Nudity +9

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream Forgetting Sarah Marshall?"

Questions about Forgetting Sarah Marshall

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Where can I stream Forgetting Sarah Marshall?

In the United States, Forgetting Sarah Marshall streams on Apple TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 110 other countries.

Is Forgetting Sarah Marshall worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.1, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 67).

Is Forgetting Sarah Marshall good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

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

Will Forgetting Sarah Marshall make me laugh?

Funny

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

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 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 tropes for it, including Quip to Black, Two First Names, and Male Frontal Nudity.