The Hangover - Watch Order: Release Order

2009 - 20133 Films5h 2m3.8 Average

The Hangover trilogy follows the misadventures of the Wolf Pack - Phil, Stu, Alan, and Doug - as they deal with the catastrophic aftermath of epic nights out. The first film establishes the formula of waking up with no memory and piecing together bizarre events, while the sequels expand on the group's bond and Alan's unpredictable nature.

The films progress chronologically, with each entry referencing previous adventures and deepening the characters' relationships. While each movie tells a complete story, the trilogy works best when watched as a complete journey.

Linear Timeline: Release Order = Story Order

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The Hangover

20091h 40m4.3
Director: Todd Phillips
Cast: Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Justin Bartha, Heather Graham

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.

Comedy
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The Hangover Part II

20111h 42m3.6
Director: Todd Phillips
Cast: Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Justin Bartha, Ken Jeong

The Hangover crew heads to Thailand for Stu's wedding. After the disaster of a bachelor party in Las Vegas last year, Stu is playing it safe with a mellow pre-wedding brunch. However, nothing goes as planned and Bangkok is the perfect setting for another adventure with the rowdy group.

Comedy
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The Hangover Part III

20131h 40m3.4
Director: Todd Phillips
Cast: Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Justin Bartha, Ken Jeong

This time, there's no wedding. No bachelor party. What could go wrong, right? But when the Wolfpack hits the road, all bets are off.

Comedy