The Hangover (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2009, The Hangover is a comedy film directed by Todd Phillips, running about 100 minutes. “Some guys just can't handle Vegas.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Hangover stars Bradley Cooper as Phil Wenneck, Ed Helms as Stu Price, Zach Galifianakis as Alan Garner and Justin Bartha as Doug Billings, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Hangover has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $469.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Hangover page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hangover tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hangover (2009)?
- In US, The Hangover is available to 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 The Hangover worth watching?
- The Hangover holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Hangover?
- The Hangover stars Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Justin Bartha and Heather Graham.
- When was The Hangover released?
- The Hangover was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.