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  • 2009
  • Unrated
  • Warner Bros.
  • 1 h 40 m
  • 2009
  • Unrated
  • Warner Bros.
  • 1 h 40 m

Summary Two days before his wedding, Doug and his three buddies drive to Vegas for a blow-out night they'll never forget. But when the three groomsmen wake up the next morning with pounding headaches, they can't remember a thing. Their posh hotel suite is beyond trashed and the groom is nowhere to be found. With no clue of what happened and litt...

Directed By: Todd Phillips

Written By: Jon Lucas, Scott Moore

  • 2009
  • Unrated
  • Warner Bros.
  • 1 h 40 m
  • 2009
  • Unrated
  • Warner Bros.
  • 1 h 40 m

The Hangover

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 31 Critic Reviews
73
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 832 User Ratings
7.9
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Summary Two days before his wedding, Doug and his three buddies drive to Vegas for a blow-out night they'll never forget. But when the three groomsmen wake up the next morning with pounding headaches, they can't remember a thing. Their posh hotel suite is beyond trashed and the groom is nowhere to be found. With no clue of what happened and litt...

Directed By: Todd Phillips

Written By: Jon Lucas, Scott Moore

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 31 Critic Reviews
73
84% Positive
26 Reviews
13% Mixed
4 Reviews
3% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 31 Critic Reviews
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84% Positive
26 Reviews
13% Mixed
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3% Negative
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100
This is a movie where you WANT to stick around for the credits. The beauty is that you are totally set up for it, and you don't mind one bit. That final sequence ties the movie together in an awesome fashion.
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88
So if you're looking for the next stop on the Shockingly Experimental Comedy train, don't get off here -- this ride is strictly for laughs.
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10% Mixed
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6% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 832 User Ratings
7.9
84% Positive
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10% Mixed
86 Ratings
6% Negative
51 Ratings

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10
Maxisgoat1717
Apr 9, 2023
Why it rocks: The storytelling is really good, it can be silly and vulgar when it wants to be without ruining anything, and there are plenty of twists that keep the film interesting. Sometimes the humour can be a little annoying, but most of the time it works great.
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10
CoreGamer1408
Mar 7, 2023
Not for delicate people for sure. A near perfect comedy for the "Mad Lad" crowd.
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78
The Hangover instantly has the feel of one for the ages.
By Kimberley Jones FULL REVIEW
75
A lot of what happens is gross, puerile and gratuitous, granted, but Helms and Galifianakis are truly funny in offbeat fashion, and the script allows Phillips room for some brilliant slapstick. You will not be ennobled. But you will be entertained.
By Shawn Levy FULL REVIEW
75
Overall it's more amusing than hilarious.
By Owen Gleiberman FULL REVIEW
70
Phillips can't bring himself to push the material into truly outré territory, or to characterize his growth-impaired guys as degenerate creeps rather than lovable scamps.
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38
The Hangover is like an infernal comedy machine. Surrender your soul to its foul mesh of cheap cleverness and vulgarity. and you howl like a delighted demon. Resist, and you feel all sense and sensibility being crushed in its cogs.
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10
Appendage7
Jan 16, 2020
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
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6
NickTheCritick
Nov 3, 2021
Todd Phillips tries to retrace the genre of demented comedy that other directors certainly face with more quality. The film somehow flows but I've seen a lot better than this.
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6
Tyranian
Nov 11, 2019
Total nuts from beginning to end but entertaining for all that. Humour becomes inconsistent.
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3
stefrank
Jun 27, 2013
The Hangover was a well received comedy that managed to capture the heart of many Americans. That said, you know there's an issue when the credits are the best part of a movie.
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3
adamSv94
Feb 25, 2013
Total crap. One of the most overrated films of our generation. It's unrealistic, ridiculous, offensive and not funny at all. The only positive aspect about this movie is that it's unpredictable, but I honestly don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing in this stupid production.
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Production Company Warner Bros., Legendary Entertainment, Green Hat Films, IFP Westcoast Erste
Release Date Jun 5, 2009
Duration 1 h 40 m
Rating Unrated
Genres
Tagline Some guys just can't handle Vegas
Website https://www.facebook.com/thehangover
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Awards

Golden Globes, USA
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
MTV Movie + TV Awards
• 2 Wins & 6 Nominations
Golden Schmoes Awards
• 1 Win & 6 Nominations

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