The Hangover Timeline ( Real )

movie_release
June 5, 2009

Release of The Hangover

The comedy film The Hangover was released in theaters, directed by Todd Phillips, starring Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, and Zach Galifianakis.

film_production
2008

Filming of The Hangover

Principal photography for The Hangover took place primarily in Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

box_office
2009

Box Office Success of The Hangover

The Hangover became a surprise hit, grossing over $467 million worldwide, establishing it as a major comedy blockbuster.

The Hangover Timeline ( Fictional )

arrival
Day 0, Evening

Arrival in Las Vegas

Doug, Phil, Stu, and Alan arrive in Las Vegas to celebrate Doug's bachelor party.

celebration
Day 0, Night

Bachelor Party Begins

The group checks into their hotel suite, and the bachelor party starts with drinks and fun.

crisis
Day 1, Morning

Morning After Wake Up

Phil, Stu, and Alan wake up in the hotel suite with no memory of the previous night and discover Doug is missing.

discovery
Day 1, Morning

Discovering the Mess in the Hotel Room

The group finds odd items in their room such as a tiger in the bathroom and a baby in the closet.

search
Day 1, Daytime

Searching for Doug

The three friends embark on a quest around Las Vegas to find their missing friend Doug before the wedding.

encounter
Day 1, Afternoon

Encounter with Mike Tyson

They visit Mike Tyson’s house where they find the tiger and receive clues about the previous night.

revelation
Day 1, Afternoon

Finding the Wedding Chapel

They find evidence that Stu married a stripper named Jade during the night.

rescue
Day 1, Evening

Reuniting with Doug

They finally find Doug on a hospital roof just in time to make it to the wedding.

conclusion
Day 1, Night

Doug’s Wedding

Doug gets married as planned, and the group reflects on their wild adventure.