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2009
Movie
94 min
English

Johnny (DAngelo Midili) is a young boy witnesses the violent death of his parents and older sister. Twenty years later he finds himself involved with organized crime with his adoptive father a small local crime boss. While watching a poker game with men who work for his adoptive father he overhears who murdered his family and the wheels start turning in his mind set on revenge. Over the next twent

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IMDb7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes79%
Metacritic70/100
Google Users85%
Director: Todd PhillipsGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

Four friends travel to Las Vegas for a bachelor party, but their wildest night quickly turns into a high-stakes scavenger hunt when they wake up with no memory of the previous night's events. With the wedding rapidly approaching, the groomsmen must retrace their drunken steps to find the missing groom before it's too late.

Critical Reception

The Hangover was a critical and commercial success, praised for its R-rated humor, unpredictable plot, and standout performances, particularly from Zach Galifianakis. It became a cultural phenomenon and one of the highest-grossing R-rated comedies of all time.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its outrageous and hilarious R-rated humor.

  • Commended for its clever and unpredictable storyline.

  • Zach Galifianakis's performance as Alan Garner was a particular highlight for critics.

Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed 'The Hangover' for its laugh-out-loud comedy and the unpredictability of the characters' misadventures. Many found the premise entertaining and the execution very funny, though some noted that the humor could be a bit crude at times.

Awards & Accolades

Won the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Nominated for numerous MTV Movie Awards and Teen Choice Awards.

Fun Fact

The Mercedes-Benz W100 Pullman limousine seen in the movie was a real car that belonged to the eccentric billionaire recluse Howard Hughes, and it was reportedly driven by Elvis Presley.

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