The Hangover

| 2009

Directed by: Todd Phillips

Main Plot

The Hangover follows a group of friends who travel to Las Vegas for a bachelor party to celebrate their friend Doug's upcoming wedding. The night begins with excitement as they indulge in partying and revelry. However, the next morning, they wake up in their hotel room with no memory of the previous night and discover that Doug is missing. As they try to piece together the events of the night before, they encounter a series of bizarre and comedic situations, including a tiger in their bathroom, a baby in their hotel room, and a mysterious man who seems to have a connection to their wild night. The friends embark on a frantic quest across the city to find Doug before the wedding, leading to unexpected encounters and hilarious misadventures as they uncover the chaos of their unforgettable night in Las Vegas.

Characters

  • Zach Galifianakis plays Alan, a socially awkward and unpredictable friend whose antics lead to a series of chaotic events during a bachelor party weekend in Las Vegas.
  • Bradley Cooper plays Phil Wenneck, a schoolteacher who leads his friends on a wild bachelor party adventure in Las Vegas, resulting in a series of chaotic and humorous events.
  • Justin Bartha plays Doug Billings, the groom who goes missing after a wild bachelor party, prompting his friends to search for him before his wedding.

Ending Explained

At the end of The Hangover, the main characters, Phil, Stu, and Alan, finally piece together the events of their wild night in Las Vegas after a bachelor party gone wrong. They discover that Doug, the groom, has been missing throughout their chaotic adventure. The trio retraces their steps, leading them to various humorous and outrageous situations, including encounters with a tiger, a baby, and a mysterious man named Mr. Chow. The climax occurs when they find Doug, who has been locked on the roof of their hotel the entire time. The group rushes to rescue him, and they manage to reunite just in time for his wedding. The resolution of the main conflict comes as they arrive at the wedding, albeit in a frantic and disheveled state. The events of the night serve as a comedic exploration of friendship and the consequences of reckless behavior. In the final moments, as they review the photos taken during their escapade, they realize the absurdity of their experiences, leading to laughter and a sense of camaraderie. The ending encapsulates the film's themes of adventure, the unpredictability of life, and the importance of friendship, leaving the audience with a humorous and satisfying conclusion.

Todd Phillips Comedy Zach Galifianakis Bradley Cooper Justin Bartha