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The Hangover

The Hangover

Some guys just can't handle Vegas.

20097.31h 40m

Overview

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.

Directed by Todd Phillips
Written by Jon Lucas, Scott Moore
Produced by Todd Phillips, Daniel Goldberg
Box OfficeBudget: $35.0MRevenue: $469.3M

Top Cast

Bradley Cooper

Bradley Cooper

Phil Wenneck

Ed Helms

Ed Helms

Stu Price

Zach Galifianakis

Zach Galifianakis

Alan Garner

Justin Bartha

Justin Bartha

Doug Billings

Heather Graham

Heather Graham

Jade

Sasha Barrese

Sasha Barrese

Tracy Garner

Jeffrey Tambor

Jeffrey Tambor

Sid Garner

Ken Jeong

Ken Jeong

Mr. Chow

Rachael Harris

Rachael Harris

Melissa

Mike Tyson

Mike Tyson

Mike Tyson

Themes & Keywords

amnesiablackjackstag nightlost weekendchapelhit with tire ironmemory losslas vegasdrugsirreverentabsurddramatichilariousamusedassertiveawestruckcelebratorydignifiedfarcicalshaggy dog story

About The Hangover

The Hangover is a comedy film released in 2009 exploring themes of amnesia, blackjack, stag night, lost weekend, chapel, hit with tire iron. Directed by Todd Phillips, it stars Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis. 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.

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