The Hangover (2009)
A frantic search for a lost groom turns into a broad, raunchy, and darkly comic odyssey.
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.
How intense is The Hangover?
The Hangover has light gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a party watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs broad and raunchy. Rated R.
What The Hangover feels like
- Tone
- campydarkly comiccrowd pleasingabsurdist
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, raunchy
- Best for
- PartyDate nightFull attention
Where to stream The Hangover
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 12, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Hangover for you?
Is The Hangover scary?
No. The Hangover is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Hangover gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is The Hangover sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Hangover OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is The Hangover?
The Hangover runs 1h 40m.
Where can I stream The Hangover?
The Hangover is streaming on Paramount+.
Does The Hangover have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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