Direction
Todd Phillips's direction gives The Hangover a distinct identity in comedy storytelling.
The Hangover is 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.
At a Glance
Full titleThe Hangover
DirectorTodd Phillips
CountryUS
LanguageEnglish
Release date2009-06-02
GenreComedy
Runtime1h 40m
Why The Hangover stands out
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 bathro
The Hangover (2009) opens with 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.
As a theatrical anime release, The Hangover combines comedy storytelling with set pieces and emotional payoffs that play best when you can follow the full story in one sitting.
Whether you watch for action, drama, or genre staples, The Hangover is a practical pick to track on MovieLinks for streaming links, ratings, and related lists.
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.
Memorable characters
The cast gives The Hangover emotional weight beyond the comedy and set pieces.
Rewatch appeal
Fans return to The Hangover for quotable moments, callbacks, and crowd-pleasing scenes.
Genre impact
The Hangover is frequently recommended alongside the best comedy films of its era.
Story
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 bathro
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World and premise
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.
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How the story starts
But they can't seem to locate their best friend, Doug – who's supposed to be tying the knot.
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Characters and conflict
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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Stakes rise
As a theatrical anime release, The Hangover combines comedy storytelling with set pieces and emotional payoffs that play best when you can follow the full story in one sitting.
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Themes and tone
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Why fans keep watching
The Hangover keeps viewers engaged because each story beat balances spectacle with character stakes, making it easy to recommend to both genre fans and newcomers exploring anime.
Cast
Main characters and performers
Behind the Scenes
Runtime: 1h 40m.
Directed by Todd Phillips.
Genres include Comedy.
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FAQ
How long is The Hangover?
The Hangover runs 1h 40m.
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.
Who directed The Hangover?
The Hangover was directed by Todd Phillips.
Where can I watch The Hangover?
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