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What Happens in Vegas (2008)

โ€œGet Luckyโ€

6.1/10 ยท 3,400 votes 1h 39m pg-13 ComedyRomance

#161 of 219 films from 2008 #2119 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Tom Vaughan ยท Written by Dana Fox

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Overview

During a wild vacation in Las Vegas, career woman Joy McNally and playboy Jack Fuller come to the sober realization that they have married each other after a night of drunken abandon. They are then compelled, for legal reasons, to live life as a couple for a limited period of time. At stake is a large amount of money.

Cast

Cameron Diazas Joy McNally
Ashton Kutcheras Jack Fuller
Rob Corddryas Hater
Lake Bellas Tipper
Jason Sudeikisas Mason
Treat Williamsas Jack Fuller Sr.
Deirdre O'Connellas Mrs. Fuller
Michelle Krusiecas Chong
Dennis Farinaas Richard Banger
Zach Galifianakisas Dave the Bear
Queen Latifahas Dr. Twitchell
Krysten Ritteras Kelly
Ricky Garciaas Fuller Closets Worker
Andy Dalyas Curtis

Facts

Release dateMay 7, 2008
Runtime99 min (1h 39m) โ€” about the same as the 2008 average of 104 min
GenresComedy, Romance
LanguageEN
Budget$35,000,000
Box office$219,400,000 (6.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt1033643

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Questions

How long is What Happens in Vegas?
What Happens in Vegas runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Is What Happens in Vegas worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.1/10 across 3,400 votes, which places it #161 of 219 films released in 2008 in this index (top 27%) and #2119 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed What Happens in Vegas?
What Happens in Vegas was directed by Tom Vaughan. Other well-rated titles by the same director: So Undercover (2012), Some Kind of Beautiful (2014).
Who stars in What Happens in Vegas?
Cameron Diaz as Joy McNally; Ashton Kutcher as Jack Fuller; Rob Corddry as Hater; Lake Bell as Tipper; Jason Sudeikis as Mason; Treat Williams as Jack Fuller Sr..
What is What Happens in Vegas rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for What Happens in Vegas?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/2802.

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