What Happens in Vegas (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film · ★ 6.1

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Released in 2008, What Happens in Vegas is a comedy and romance film directed by Tom Vaughan, running about 99 minutes. “Get Lucky” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. During a wild vacation in Las Vegas, career woman Joy McNally and playboy Jack Fuller come to the sober realization that they have married each other after a night of drunken abandon. They are then compelled, for legal reasons, to live life as a couple for a limited period of time. At stake is a large amount of money.

Who’s in it. What Happens in Vegas stars Cameron Diaz as Joy McNally, Ashton Kutcher as Jack Fuller, Rob Corddry as Hater and Lake Bell as Tipper, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, What Happens in Vegas has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $219.4M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and FXNow and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch What Happens in Vegas page.

If you liked it. Fans of What Happens in Vegas tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch What Happens in Vegas (2008)?
In US, What Happens in Vegas is available to stream on fuboTV and FXNow, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is What Happens in Vegas worth watching?
What Happens in Vegas holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in What Happens in Vegas?
What Happens in Vegas stars Cameron Diaz, Ashton Kutcher, Rob Corddry, Lake Bell and Jason Sudeikis.
When was What Happens in Vegas released?
What Happens in Vegas was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.