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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

The Hangover

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 31 Critic Reviews
73
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 764 User Ratings
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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
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84% Positive
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13% Mixed
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3% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 31 Critic Reviews
73
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.
By Rob Calvert FULL REVIEW
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.
By Cammila Albertson FULL REVIEW

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Generally Favorable Based on 764 User Ratings
7.6
81% Positive
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Generally Favorable Based on 764 User Ratings
7.6
81% Positive
621 Ratings
12% Mixed
93 Ratings
7% Negative
50 Ratings

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Apr 9, 2023
10
Maxisgoat1717
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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Mar 7, 2023
10
CoreGamer1408
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.
By Jim Ridley FULL REVIEW
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.
By Michael Sragow FULL REVIEW
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Dec 17, 2019
10
Ralfbergs
One of the funniest movies ever and certainly one of the most memorable movies of 2000s.
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Nov 3, 2021
6
NickTheCritick
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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Nov 11, 2019
6
Tyranian
Total nuts from beginning to end but entertaining for all that. Humour becomes inconsistent.
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Jun 27, 2013
3
stefrank
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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Feb 25, 2013
3
adamSv94
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 Pictures
  • Green Hat Films
  • IFP Westcoast Erste
  • Legendary Entertainment
Release Date Jun 5, 2009
Duration 1 h 40 m
Rating R
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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