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Franchise · 3 films · 2009–2013

The Hangover Movies in Order

The Hangover is a 2009 American comedy film, co-produced and directed by Todd Phillips and written by Jon Lucas and Scott Moore. It is the first film of The Hangover franchise. The film stars Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Heather Graham, Justin Bartha, and Jeffrey Tambor. The Hangover tells the story of Phil Wenneck, Stu Price and Alan Garner, who travel to Las Vegas for a bachelor party to celebrate their friend Doug Billings' impending marriage. However, Phil, Stu and Alan have no memory of the previous night's events and must find Doug before the wedding can take place. It was followed by 2 sequels.

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The Hangover Watch Order

Release order
3
Total Films
2009
First Release
2013
Latest Release
6.7
Avg Rating

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Watch The Hangover in Order

Watch the The Hangover movies in release order, starting with The Hangover (2009) and continuing through The Hangover Part III (2013). The series spans 3 films, released between 2009 and 2013. Audiences rate the franchise 6.7/10 on average.

What order should you watch The Hangover?

For most viewers, release order is the recommended way to watch The Hangover. This is how the story was crafted and revealed to audiences — earlier films seed details, callbacks, and twists that pay off in later entries. Watching in release order preserves those reveals and matches the pacing the filmmakers intended.

The Hangover largely tracks its own in-universe chronology, so release order and chronological order overlap closely. You can use either without losing much, though release order is still the safest first watch.

About The Hangover

The Hangover is a 2009 American comedy film, co-produced and directed by Todd Phillips and written by Jon Lucas and Scott Moore. It is the first film of The Hangover franchise. The film stars Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Heather Graham, Justin Bartha, and Jeffrey Tambor. The Hangover tells the story of Phil Wenneck, Stu Price and Alan Garner, who travel to Las Vegas for a bachelor party to celebrate their friend Doug Billings' impending marriage. However, Phil, Stu and Alan have no memory of the previous night's events and must find Doug before the wedding can take place. It was followed by 2 sequels.

Each film builds on the previous one, rewarding viewers who watch in sequence.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What order should I watch The Hangover?
The recommended The Hangover watch order by release date is: 1. The Hangover (2009), 2. The Hangover Part II (2011), 3. The Hangover Part III (2013).
What is the first The Hangover movie?
The first The Hangover movie is The Hangover, released on June 2, 2009.
What is the most recent The Hangover movie?
The most recent The Hangover movie is The Hangover Part III (2013).
How many The Hangover movies are there?
There are 3 movies in the The Hangover franchise.
What is the highest-rated The Hangover movie?
The highest-rated The Hangover movie is The Hangover, with an audience score of 7.3/10 on TMDB.
Do I need to watch The Hangover movies in order?
While each The Hangover movie can be enjoyed on its own, watching them in order gives you the full story progression and character development across all 3 films.
Where can I watch The Hangover movies online?
Most The Hangover movies are available on Amazon Prime Video. Each movie on this page has a direct "Watch on Amazon" link.
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