"The Hangover" received widespread critical acclaim. Critics praised its raunchy humor, the chemistry between the lead actors, and the film's original storyline. It was a commercial success, grossing over $467 million worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing R-rated comedies of all time.

The film tells the story of Phil Wenneck (Bradley Cooper), Stu Price (Ed Helms), Alan Garner (Zach Galifianakis), and Doug Billings (Justin Bartha), four friends who wake up after a bachelor party in Las Vegas with no memory of the night before. As they piece together the events of the previous night, they discover that they have lost their friend and must find him before his wedding.

"The Hangover" is a comedy film directed by Todd Phillips, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Scot Armstrong, Raffaello Russo, and Bradley Cooper. The movie stars Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, and Justin Bartha.