Are you a fan of the legendary comedy The Hangover and looking for more gut-busting laughs? Well, buckle up because we’ve got you covered with this list of the 18 best movies like The Hangover that are guaranteed to tickle your funny bone. From wild bachelor parties gone wrong to crazy road trips and outrageous misadventures, these flicks deliver the same brand of raunchy, irreverent humor that made The Hangover a modern comedy classic. So grab some popcorn, round up your wolf pack, and get ready for a side-splitting movie marathon!
1. Bridesmaids (2011)
Bridesmaids is the female-led equivalent of The Hangover, following a group of quirky bridesmaids as they navigate the chaos leading up to their best friend’s wedding. Kristen Wiig stars as Annie, the maid of honor whose personal life is a hot mess, alongside a hilarious ensemble cast including Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, and Melissa McCarthy in her breakout role. From disastrous dress fittings to a hilariously raunchy bridal shower, Bridesmaids proves that women can be just as crude and funny as the guys.
2. Old School (2003)
Before The Hangover, director Todd Phillips brought us Old School, a comedy about three thirtysomething friends who start a fraternity near their alma mater. Luke Wilson, Will Ferrell, and Vince Vaughn star as the immature trio who refuse to grow up, leading to plenty of outrageous frat house antics and quotable one-liners. Old School set the template for the man-child comedy subgenre and remains a cult favorite.
3. Wedding Crashers (2005)
In Wedding Crashers, Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn play a pair of womanizing divorce mediators who sneak into weddings to pick up women. But their game gets complicated when they crash the wedding of a prominent politician’s daughter and start to develop real feelings. With a sharp script and great chemistry between the leads, Wedding Crashers is a rom-com with an edge that appeals to both men and women.
4. Superbad (2007)
Superbad follows a pair of inseparable high school seniors, Seth (Jonah Hill) and Evan (Michael Cera), as they attempt to buy alcohol for a party and win the attention of their crushes before graduation. But their plans go awry thanks to their geeky friend Fogell (Christopher Mintz-Plasse) and his fake ID, leading to a wild night of misadventures. With plenty of raunchy jokes and heartfelt moments, Superbad is a coming-of-age classic that captures the awkwardness and excitement of teenage friendship.
5. Due Date (2010)
The Hangover‘s Zach Galifianakis teams up with Robert Downey Jr. for this odd couple road trip comedy. Downey plays an expectant father trying to make it home for his child’s birth, but his plans are derailed when he’s forced to hitch a ride with an eccentric aspiring actor (Galifianakis). Misunderstandings and mayhem ensue as the mismatched pair make their way across the country, with Galifianakis’s man-child antics driving Downey to the brink of insanity.
6. 21 & Over (2013)
21 & Over is basically The Hangover meets Superbad, as a pair of college students take their straight-laced friend out for his 21st birthday on the night before a crucial med school interview. Debauchery and drunken shenanigans follow as they bar hop across campus, running afoul of angry sorority girls, male cheerleaders, and even the police. While it treads familiar ground, 21 & Over still delivers plenty of laughs thanks to its game cast and rapid-fire pacing.
7. Project X (2012)
Have you ever wondered what would happen if a bunch of teenagers threw the most epic house party of all time? Project X answers that question in hilariously destructive fashion, as three unpopular high school seniors plan a blowout birthday bash to make a name for themselves. But as more and more people show up and things spiral out of control, the night turns into a anarchic, bacchanalian rager for the ages. Shot in a found footage style, Project X is a wild and crazy ride that takes the house party movie to deliriously extreme heights.
8. The Hangover Part II (2011)
While it’s basically a rehash of the first movie set in Thailand, The Hangover Part II still manages to entertain thanks to the chemistry of its cast and some inspired comic set pieces. This time, Stu (Ed Helms) is the one getting married, but the wolf pack’s attempt at a safe, subdued pre-wedding brunch in Bangkok goes predictably awry. Cue another round of madcap amnesia-fueled hijinks involving a monkey, a severed finger, and Mike Tyson’s tattoo artist. It may not be as fresh as the original, but The Hangover Part II delivers more of the raunchy goods for fans.
9. Neighbors (2014)
In Neighbors, Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne play a married couple with a newborn baby whose quiet suburban life is upended when a rowdy fraternity moves in next door. Led by a charming-but-irresponsible Zac Efron, the frat bros turn the neighborhood upside down with their non-stop partying, forcing the couple to go to war. Rogen and Byrne have great comedic chemistry as the sleep-deprived parents driven to the edge, while Efron proves his comic chops as the frat’s cocky ringleader. With plenty of slapstick gags and gross-out humor, Neighbors is an entertaining clash between family and fraternity.
10. Road Trip (2000)
Road Trip follows four college friends as they embark on a cross-country journey to retrieve an illicit sex tape before it reaches its intended recipient. Along the way, they encounter a series of bizarre characters and sticky situations, from a sperm bank heist to a run-in with a blind Waffle House cook. With a talented young cast that includes Breckin Meyer, Seann William Scott, and Tom Green, Road Trip is a raunchy and irreverent comedy that helped pave the way for films like The Hangover.
11. EuroTrip (2004)
After getting dumped by his girlfriend, a high school grad (Scott Mechlowicz) takes his three best friends on a trip across Europe, where they pursue his German pen pal and get into all sorts of trouble. EuroTrip gleefully indulges in cultural stereotypes and lowbrow gags, from a visit to a nude beach to a stop in Amsterdam’s red light district. But it’s the film’s surprising sweetness and likability that makes it a cult favorite, with memorable cameos from Matt Damon and others adding to the fun.
12. Horrible Bosses (2011)
In Horrible Bosses, Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, and Jason Sudeikis play three friends who hate their jobs thanks to their abusive, manipulative, and all-around terrible bosses. After a drunken night of commiserating, they hatch a plan to kill each other’s bosses with the help of a “murder consultant” (Jamie Foxx). Of course, things don’t go according to plan, leading to a series of darkly comic misadventures. With a stacked cast that also includes Jennifer Aniston and Colin Farrell, Horrible Bosses is a gleefully mean-spirited comedy that anyone who’s ever had a bad boss can relate to.
13. The Hangover Part III (2013)
The wolf pack is back for one last misadventure in The Hangover Part III, which breaks from the formula of the first two films for a more straightforward action-comedy. This time, the gang gets caught up in a dangerous heist involving the eccentric gangster Leslie Chow (Ken Jeong), leading to a chaotic chase through Las Vegas and Tijuana. While it’s the weakest of the trilogy, The Hangover Part III still has its moments thanks to the cast’s easy rapport and Jeong’s manic energy. It’s a fitting send-off for the franchise that gives the characters a proper goodbye.
14. Dude, Where’s My Car? (2000)
Dude, Where’s My Car? is a stoner comedy with a simple but effective premise: two dimwitted friends (Ashton Kutcher and Seann William Scott) wake up after a night of partying with no memory of where they parked their car. As they retrace their steps, they stumble into a bizarre conspiracy involving alien cultists, transsexual strippers, and a cosmic continuum transfunctioner. It’s all very silly and nonsensical, but Kutcher and Scott’s dumb-and-dumber routine is oddly endearing, making for a fun and quotable comedy.
15. Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004)
In Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle, a pair of stoner buddies (John Cho and Kal Penn) get the munchies and embark on a quest to satisfy their craving for White Castle burgers. Along the way, they encounter a series of oddball characters and absurd situations, from a racist police officer to Neil Patrick Harris as a drug-addled version of himself. With its clever subversion of racial stereotypes and joyful embrace of lowbrow humor, Harold & Kumar is a smart and shameless comedy that launched a franchise.
16. The Night Before (2015)
The Night Before is a holiday-themed comedy that follows three childhood friends (Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, and Anthony Mackie) as they reunite for one last Christmas Eve of debauchery before settling into adulthood. As they search for the ultimate secret party, they confront their own fears and insecurities about growing up and growing apart. With a mix of raunchy humor and genuine heart, The Night Before is a funny and surprisingly poignant look at the bonds of male friendship.
17. Bachelorette (2012)
Bachelorette is a darker, meaner cousin to Bridesmaids, following a trio of self-absorbed friends (Kirsten Dunst, Isla Fisher, and Lizzy Caplan) as they reluctantly serve as bridesmaids for a girl they used to bully in high school. Over the course of a wild bachelorette party, they indulge in drugs, sex, and petty rivalries, all while trying to repair the damage they’ve done to the bride’s dress. With its caustic wit and flawed-but-funny characters, Bachelorette is a bracingly honest look at female friendship and the pressures of growing up.
18. Get Him to the Greek (2010)
Get Him to the Greek is a spin-off of Forgetting Sarah Marshall that follows record label intern Aaron Green (Jonah Hill) as he’s tasked with escorting unruly British rock star Aldous Snow (Russell Brand) to a comeback concert in Los Angeles. Cue a wild road trip filled with booze, drugs, and outrageous antics as Aaron tries to keep the unpredictable Aldous on track. Hill and Brand have great odd-couple chemistry, and the film’s satirical take on the music industry is spot-on. With a mix of big laughs and surprising heart, Get Him to the Greek is a worthy follow-up to its predecessor.
So there you have it, folks – 18 hilarious movies like The Hangover that are guaranteed to make you laugh, cringe, and maybe even shed a tear or two. Whether you’re in the mood for raunchy bro humor, wild road trips, or outrageous party antics, these flicks have got you covered. So gather your wolf pack, stock up on the booze and snacks, and get ready for some side-splitting comedy. Just try not to wake up with a tiger in your bathroom, okay?
