Overview
When actress Sarah Marshall dumps aspiring musician Peter Bretter for rock star Aldous Snow, Peter's world comes crashing down. His best friend Brian suggests that Peter should get away from everything and to fly off to Hawaii to escape all his problems. After arriving in Hawaii and meeting the beautiful receptionist Rachel Jansen, Peter is shocked to see not only Aldous in Hawaii, but also Sarah.
MovieMagicScore Overview
Auto-generatedDirected by Nicholas Stoller, this 2008 romantic comedy-drama follows an aspiring musician reeling from a painful breakup with a TV actress, who flees to Hawaii to clear his head, only to find his ex and her new rock-star boyfriend vacationing at the same resort. Awkward, warm, and frequently raunchy, the film mines heartbreak for both humor and genuine feeling, with a budding new connection offering a path forward. Holding a MagicMovieScore of 6.5, it appeals to viewers who like adult-leaning comedies that balance crude laughs with bruised, relatable emotion.
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Trailer
Top Cast
Jason Segel
Peter Bretter
Kristen Bell
Sarah Marshall
Mila Kunis
Rachel Jansen
Russell Brand
Aldous Snow
Bill Hader
Brian Bretter
Jonah Hill
Matthew Van Der Wyk
Liz Cackowski
Liz Bretter
Jack McBrayer
Darald
3,558 ratings. The score is reasonably stable but could shift up to 0.06 as more ratings come in.
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Movie Info
Release Date
April 17, 2008
Runtime
1h 51m
Rating
R
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director