The Hangover

The Hangover

Year: 2009

Runtime: 100 min

Language: English

Director: Todd Phillips

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A bachelor party in Las Vegas takes a disastrous turn when Doug and his friends find themselves in the middle of a chaotic night they can't remember. They wake up the morning after to discover their hotel suite trashed and their groom-to-be, Doug, missing. As they struggle to recall the previous evening's events, they must retrace their steps and confront the escalating consequences of their wild night out, hoping to find Doug and salvage the wedding.

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1

Wedding Preparations

Doug and Tracy are on the brink of their wedding day, filled with excitement and anticipation. However, tension surfaces as Tracy's parents express their disapproval of Doug, adding stress to the couple's plans.

Just before the wedding
2

The Vegas Trip

Two days prior to the wedding, Doug decides to head to Las Vegas with his friends Phil, Stu, and Tracy's brother Alan. Despite his worries about wedding preparations, they embark on a trip to celebrate Doug's upcoming marriage.

Two days before the wedding Las Vegas
3

Arrival at Caesars Palace

The group arrives at their luxurious villa in Caesars Palace, booking the extravagant suite for $4,200 a night. They celebrate their arrival with drinks on the rooftop, excited about the adventures that lie ahead.

Caesars Palace
4

Plans and Warnings

While toasting to their Vegas adventure, Stu shares his plan to propose to his girlfriend Melissa, revealing the engagement ring he saved from World War II. Tracy warns Doug to keep Alan out of trouble due to his past misadventures.

Caesars Palace
5

Doug Goes Missing

The morning after a wild night, Phil, Stu, and Alan awaken to find Doug missing. The suite is in chaos, featuring a tiger in the bathroom and a chicken wandering around, leading to panic and confusion among the friends.

The morning after Caesars Palace
6

Discovering Clues

During their frantic search for Doug, the group finds clues that suggest a night of bizarre events. Notably, they see Doug's mattress impaled on a statue outside the hotel, deepening their concerns about his whereabouts.

Caesars Palace
7

The Hospital Visit

In a desperate attempt to piece together what happened, the trio visits a hospital where Dr. Valsh reveals that they were drugged, explaining their memory loss. This news sends them spiraling into more panic about Doug's fate.

Hospital
8

Unexpected Marriages

As they investigate further, Phil and Stu uncover that during their lost night, Stu had married a stripper named Jade. This shocking revelation adds another layer of chaos to their already fraught situation.

9

Encountering Gangsters

Their wild antics lead them to cross paths with gangsters who are looking for someone. This dangerous encounter escalates the urgency of their quest to locate Doug before the wedding.

Las Vegas
10

The Epic Chase

Facing numerous hurdles, including a wild tiger and the gangsters, the friends engage in a frantic chase around Las Vegas. They race against time, determined to find Doug before the wedding ceremony begins.

Las Vegas
11

Reuniting with Doug

The group finally locates Doug in an unconventional predicament atop the hotel, just in time for the wedding. Doug's bizarre experience includes waking up with $80,000 worth of poker chips in his possession.

Just before the wedding Caesars Palace
12

Breaking Up

At the wedding reception, in a moment of self-assertion, Stu breaks up with his overbearing girlfriend Melissa. This significant decision marks a turning point for him, showcasing his newfound confidence.

Wedding Reception
13

The Wild Revelations

As the celebrations wind down, Alan discovers a digital camera that reveals photographic remnants of their chaotic night. Together, the group contemplates reliving those wild memories before ultimately deciding to delete the footage forever.

14

Reflections on Chaos

In the aftermath of their misadventure, the friends reflect on the craziness they experienced during their trip. They are each relieved that they survived the ordeal and hope to avoid repeating such an outrageous night.

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