Is The Hangover appropriate for children?

# The Hangover – Parental Guide This R-rated comedy follows four men dealing with the chaotic aftermath of a Las Vegas bachelor party. The film contains strong language and violence, moderate sexual content, and crude humor throughout. It's not appropriate for children and is intended for mature audiences only.

What age is The Hangover suitable for?

Our verdict for The Hangover is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is The Hangover safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2009

Rating

Genre

Comedy

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Bradley Cooper

Phil Wenneck

Ed Helms

Stu Price

Zach Galifianakis

Alan Garner

Justin Bartha

Doug Billings

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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