Movies Like Hangover: 18 Wild Comedies to Watch If You Loved The Hangover

The best movies like Hangover are Superbad, Game Night, Due Date, Old School, Bridesmaids, We’re the Millers and Horrible Bosses, plus Indian picks Delhi Belly, Fukrey, Go Goa Gone, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and the Telugu hit Jathi Ratnalu. Each one mixes friendship, bad decisions and a night that spirals out of control.

The Hangover (2009) did something clever. Instead of showing the wild bachelor party, director Todd Phillips skipped it and made his heroes solve it the next morning. That reverse-mystery trick is why so many movies like Hangover still feel a step behind the original.

So we built this list around the formula, not just the jokes. You get lost-night mysteries, road trips gone wrong, friend-group chaos and a full section of Indian movies like Hangover in Hindi, Telugu and Malayalam. Streaming details are for India, as of October 2026.

Movies like Hangover: quick comparison table

Where no subscription service carries a film, we list the rental option instead.

18 movies like Hangover and where to watch them in India

Movie	Year	Language	What it shares with The Hangover	Where to watch in India
Dude, Where’s My Car?	2000	English	Blackout morning, missing car, clue-hunting	Check JustWatch India
Game Night	2018	English	One night, escalating crime mystery	Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV
Very Bad Things	1998	English	Las Vegas bachelor party gone wrong	Rent: Amazon Video
Rough Night	2017	English	Bachelorette weekend, accidental crime	Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV
Due Date	2010	English	Todd Phillips, Zach Galifianakis, road chaos	Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV
We’re the Millers	2013	English	Road trip with criminals on their tail	Prime Video
Superbad	2007	English	One disastrous night with best friends	Netflix
Old School	2003	English	Todd Phillips, grown men acting like teens	Netflix
Bridesmaids	2011	English	Wedding build-up and group meltdowns	JioHotstar
Horrible Bosses	2011	English	Three friends in a crime way over their heads	Prime Video
21 Jump Street	2012	English	Buddy chaos, drugs, party set-pieces	MGM+ Amazon Channel
Project X	2012	English	Party that destroys a neighbourhood	Rent: Amazon Video
Delhi Belly	2011	Hindi/English	Three flatmates, gangsters, one bad mistake	Check JustWatch India
Go Goa Gone	2013	Hindi	Friends’ Goa trip turns into a survival night	ZEE5 (free with ads, per JustWatch)
Fukrey	2013	Hindi	Get-rich scheme pulls friends into gangster trouble	Netflix
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara	2011	Hindi	Pre-wedding trip with three old friends	Netflix
Jathi Ratnalu	2021	Telugu	Three clueless friends framed for a crime	Prime Video
Romancham	2023	Malayalam	Bachelor gang, one stupid idea, spooky fallout	JioHotstar

What makes The Hangover work?

Todd Phillips directed The Hangover from a script by Jon Lucas and Scott Moore. Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms and Zach Galifianakis play Phil, Stu and Alan, who wake up in a wrecked Caesars Palace suite with no memory. Their friend Doug, the groom, is missing.

There is a tiger in the bathroom and a baby in the closet. Stu is also missing a tooth. As a result, the film plays like a detective story where the detectives are idiots. Every clue, from Mr. Chow (Ken Jeong) to Mike Tyson, makes the night look worse.

It paid off. The film reportedly grossed around $467 million worldwide, won the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy) and sits around 7.7/10 on IMDb. For the full production history, see the Wikipedia entry on The Hangover.

So the best movies like Hangover borrow at least two of these four things:

• A reverse mystery: the damage comes first and the explanation comes later.
• A ticking clock: a wedding, a flight or a deadline.
• A mismatched group: the planner, the wild one and the oddball.
• Escalation: every fix makes things worse, often involving real criminals.

Lost-night mysteries: movies like Hangover with a “what happened?” plot

These are the closest matches to the original structure. Each film turns a night out into a puzzle that the characters have to solve.

Dude, Where’s My Car? (2000)

Ashton Kutcher and Seann William Scott wake up with no memory of the previous night. Their car is gone, and strangers keep demanding a mysterious object. It is far sillier, yet the blackout-and-retrace setup is almost identical.

Game Night (2018)

Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams host a murder-mystery game night that turns into a real kidnapping. John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein keep the twists coming. In our view, this is the smartest of all the movies like Hangover on the list.

Very Bad Things (1998)

Peter Berg’s pitch-black comedy follows a Las Vegas bachelor party where an accidental death leads to a cover-up. However, this is much darker than The Hangover, so choose it only if you enjoy comedy that turns cruel.

Rough Night (2017)

Scarlett Johansson leads a Miami bachelorette weekend that goes badly wrong when the friends accidentally kill a male stripper. Reviews were mixed, but it is the most direct gender-flipped answer to The Hangover.

Road trips gone wrong

The Hangover ends with a desperate drive back to the wedding. These picks stretch that energy over a whole journey.

Due Date (2010)

Todd Phillips followed The Hangover with this cross-country buddy comedy. Robert Downey Jr. plays an uptight father-to-be, while Zach Galifianakis plays the aspiring actor who ruins his trip home. If Alan was your favourite character, start here.

We’re the Millers (2013)

Jason Sudeikis plays a small-time dealer who hires a fake family, led by Jennifer Aniston, to smuggle a shipment across the Mexican border. It is pure escalation, and it streams on Prime Video.

Friend-group chaos: movies like Hangover for the gang

These films skip the mystery but keep the loyal, messy friendship at the centre.

Superbad (2007)

Jonah Hill and Michael Cera play two school friends trying to score alcohol for one big party. Greg Mottola directs from a script by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. It is warmer than The Hangover, with a surprisingly sweet ending.

Old School (2003)

Before The Hangover, Todd Phillips made this comedy about three thirty-somethings who start a fraternity. Will Ferrell, Luke Wilson and Vince Vaughn lead the cast.

Bridesmaids (2011)

Kristen Wiig co-wrote and stars as a maid of honour whose life falls apart during the wedding build-up. Paul Feig directs, and Melissa McCarthy earned an Oscar nomination. It relies more on character than plot twists.

Horrible Bosses (2011)

Jason Bateman, Charlie Day and Jason Sudeikis decide to murder their awful bosses, with predictably useless results. Like the Wolfpack, these three are terrible criminals. Seth Gordon directs, and it streams on Prime Video in India.

21 Jump Street (2012)

Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum go undercover at a high school to bust a drug ring. Phil Lord and Christopher Miller give it a strong buddy core.

Project X (2012)

Produced by Todd Phillips and directed by Nima Nourizadeh, this found-footage film follows a teen birthday party that grows into a neighbourhood disaster. Think of it as the wild night The Hangover deliberately hides from you.

Indian movies like Hangover: Hindi, Telugu and Malayalam picks

Indian cinema has its own strong tradition of friendship comedies. These are the Indian movies like Hangover we recommend most.

Delhi Belly (2011)

Imran Khan, Vir Das and Kunaal Roy Kapur play broke flatmates who mix up a package and land in a gangster’s crosshairs. Abhinay Deo directs. It is crude, fast and very close to the Hangover tone. Its Netflix run ended in 2024, so check JustWatch India for current availability.

Go Goa Gone (2013)

Raj and DK made this cult Hindi zombie comedy. Kunal Kemmu, Vir Das and Anand Tiwari go to a Goa rave party, and Saif Ali Khan arrives as a fake-Russian zombie hunter.

Fukrey (2013)

Mrighdeep Singh Lamba’s comedy follows four Delhi slackers whose lottery scheme pulls them into debt with Bholi Punjaban (Richa Chadha). Varun Sharma’s Choocha is the closest desi cousin to Alan. It streams on Netflix.

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011)

Zoya Akhtar’s road film sends three friends on a bachelor trip across Spain before Kabir’s wedding. Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar and Abhay Deol star. It is gentler, yet the pre-wedding trip makes it a natural match.

Jathi Ratnalu (2021)

Anudeep K. V.’s Telugu comedy stars Naveen Polishetty, Priyadarshi and Rahul Ramakrishna as three unemployed friends who move to Hyderabad. Soon they land in jail for a murder they did not commit. It streams on Prime Video, with Amazon MX Player listed as a free-with-ads option.

Romancham (2023)

Jithu Madhavan’s Malayalam horror comedy follows seven bachelors sharing a Bengaluru hostel who start using a Ouija board for fun. Soubin Shahir and Arjun Ashokan lead the gang. It streams on JioHotstar.

Want more? Also try Dil Chahta Hai (Netflix), Chhichhore (JioHotstar), Hot Tub Time Machine (MGM+ channel) and Booksmart (MGM+ channel).

Which movies like Hangover suit your group?

Match the film to the people on your sofa.

Pick by your group: movies like Hangover for every audience

Your group	Best pick	Backup pick	Why
College friends, loud night in	Superbad	Project X	Party plans, peer pressure, constant gags
Couples’ movie night	Game Night	We’re the Millers	Smart twists that both partners enjoy
Bachelor or bachelorette party	Rough Night	Very Bad Things	Pre-wedding chaos, darker humour
Hindi-speaking family	Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara	Fukrey	Comedy with heart, mild content
Telugu or Malayalam viewers	Jathi Ratnalu	Romancham	Regional humour, ensemble cast
Office colleagues	Horrible Bosses	Old School	Grown-up frustrations, cathartic jokes
Fans of Alan and Mr. Chow	Due Date	Delhi Belly	Odd-couple energy, absurd escalation

How we picked these movies like Hangover

We scored every candidate against the four-part formula above. A film needed at least two elements, and a reverse mystery or a criminal escalation counted extra.

We also checked each title on JustWatch India so the platform column reflects Indian catalogues.

Finally, we balanced languages. Indian movies like Hangover rarely copy the formula; instead, they swap Las Vegas for Goa, Delhi or Hyderabad.

Expert tips: watching movies like Hangover in the right order

• Start with the original: rewatch The Hangover first, then jump to Game Night for the mystery fix.
• Check age ratings: most of these films are adult comedies with drugs, nudity and crude jokes.
• Skip the sequels first: Hangover Part II repeats the formula in Bangkok, so it plays better after a break.

If you prefer action over laughs, our guide to movies like John Wick covers the high-octane side. For longer binges, see our pick of the best web series to stream in India. You can also browse more recommendation lists in our Movies Like category.

FAQs about movies like hangover

What are the best movies like Hangover?

The best movies like Hangover are Game Night, Superbad, Due Date, Old School, Bridesmaids, Horrible Bosses and We’re the Millers. For Indian viewers, add Delhi Belly, Fukrey, Go Goa Gone, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and the Telugu comedy Jathi Ratnalu. Game Night is the closest match for the mystery structure.

Where can I watch The Hangover in India?

As of October 2026, The Hangover streams on Amazon Prime Video and JioHotstar in India, according to JustWatch India. You can also rent it on Amazon Video or the Apple TV Store. Catalogues change, so confirm before you press play.

Which Bollywood film is like The Hangover?

Delhi Belly is the closest Bollywood match because it combines three hapless friends, gangsters and one terrible mistake. Fukrey and Go Goa Gone are also strong picks. If you want the pre-wedding trip angle with more heart, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara is the best choice and streams on Netflix.

Are there South Indian movies like Hangover?

Yes. Jathi Ratnalu is a Telugu comedy about three clueless friends framed for a murder, and it streams on Prime Video. Romancham is a Malayalam horror comedy about a bachelor gang and a Ouija board, available on JioHotstar. Both rely on group chemistry, much like the Wolfpack in The Hangover.

Is Due Date connected to The Hangover?

Not in story terms. However, Due Date shares director Todd Phillips and actor Zach Galifianakis, and it released the year after The Hangover. Its odd-couple road trip with Robert Downey Jr. carries a very similar sense of humour. That makes it the most natural next watch for fans of the original film.

Which movies like Hangover are on Netflix India?

On Netflix India, the strongest movies like Hangover are Superbad, Old School, Fukrey, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and Dil Chahta Hai, according to JustWatch India as of October 2026. Superbad is the best pure comedy of the group, while Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara suits viewers who want laughs with emotion.

Are movies like Hangover suitable for family viewing?

Mostly no. The Hangover and similar Hollywood comedies such as Superbad, Project X and Rough Night carry adult content, including drug use and crude humour. For mixed-age family viewing, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Chhichhore and Dil Chahta Hai are much safer picks that still celebrate friendship.

Final word: which movies like Hangover should you watch first?

Start with Game Night if you loved the mystery, and Due Date if you loved Alan. For Indian movies like Hangover, Fukrey on Netflix and Jathi Ratnalu on Prime Video are the easiest wins. For more OTT picks and platform updates, follow TBA Daily’s OTT release coverage.