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The Hangover
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Todd Phillips. With Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis.
7.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT 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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTWhen 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…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Hangover.
MoviHero lists June 2, 2009 as the release date for The Hangover. Todd Phillips is the listed director. The listed cast includes Bradley Cooper as Phil Wenneck, Ed Helms as Stu Price, Zach Galifianakis as Alan Garner, Justin Bartha as Doug Billings. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 2, 2009
GenresComedy
Runtime1h 40m
DirectorTodd Phillips
CastBradley Cooper as Phil Wenneck, Ed Helms as Stu Price, Zach Galifianakis as Alan Garner, Justin Bartha as Doug Billings
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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The Hangover runs 1h 40m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.3/10 from 18,707 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence3/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
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“With "Doug" (Justin Bartha) about to tie the knot, he sets off in his soon-to-be father-in-law's vintage Mercedes with three of his friends for his…”
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“I called that bed and breakfast in Napa. They said they had no record of you even checking in.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherMelissaMelissa appears in The Hangover (2009).Open character guide otherLeonardLeonard appears in The Hangover (2009).Open character guide otherPhil WenneckPhil Wenneck appears across 3 MoviHero films from 2009-2013, portrayed by Bradley Cooper. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherStu PriceStu Price appears across 3 MoviHero films from 2009-2013, portrayed by Ed Helms. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherAlan GarnerAlan Garner appears across 3 MoviHero films from 2009-2013, portrayed by Zach Galifianakis. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherDoug BillingsDoug Billings appears across 3 MoviHero films from 2009-2013, portrayed by Justin Bartha. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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