The Hangover poster

The Hangover (2009)

Film · 1h 40m · Rated R

Comedy

A frantic search for a lost groom turns into a broad, raunchy, and darkly comic odyssey.

Crowd-pleasing and absurdist, with big broad humor. A date-night pick at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

83
Must Watch
CouchRot Score, from 12 cinephile ratings

Streaming on Paramount+.

The Hangover parents guide

No surprises for an R: moderate sex and nudity, and some violence.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
None noted
Gore
Light gore
Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence
Some violence
Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity
Moderate
Moderate means a sex scene or nudity on screen, even brief, or sexual violence that is described or implied but never shown.
Language
Strong
Frequent strong profanity or slurs.

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Three questions

How gory is The Hangover?
Light gore and some violence.
What is The Hangover rated, and is it OK for kids?
Rated R, and it earns it: moderate sex and nudity, and frequent strong language. Not one for kids.
ConfidenceDialing In
12 ratings deep. Getting dialed in.
ConsensusNear Unanimous
DividedNear unanimous
How the 12 ratings land
0
Skip It
0
Not Great
0
Decent
5
Really Good
7
Must Watch

What is The Hangover about?

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.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byTodd Phillips
StarringBradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Justin Bartha, Heather Graham, Sasha Barrese

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