Forgetting Sarah Marshall

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Forgetting Sarah Marshall

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2008

1h 52m

Romance

Comedy

Drama

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Struggling musician Peter Bretter is better-known as the boyfriend of TV star Sarah Marshall. After she unceremoniously dumps him, he feels lost and alone but makes a last-ditch bid to get over it by going to Hawaii. However, she and her new boyfriend are there in the same hotel.

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Critics Consensus

With ample laughs and sharp performances, Forgetting Sarah Marshall finds just the right mix of romantic and raunchy comedy.

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Anna Smith

BBC.com

Jan 24, 2020

4/5

Russell Brand is, for once, well cast in the role of vague, vain singer Aldous, who's also the object of obsession for a waiter and aspiring musician in the Hawaiian resort.

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

Oct 18, 2008

2/5

Judd Apatow's comedies are always watchable and sometimes hilarious, but with the latest to emerge under his aegis, I have to admit it is getting harder to defend them against the charge of misogyny.

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Joe Williams

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Oct 18, 2008

B-

It's got an engaging cast and enough laughs to compensate for some shortcomings.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Sep 6, 2023

3.5/4

Perfectly light and quite often wildly funny, this is a sincere comedy about growing up and becoming an individual without relying on a crutch for support.

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Sean Axmaker

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Dec 3, 2022

This is one of the better Apatow factory films that uses juvenile humor to explore adult issues like sex and commitment and relationships. Comedy is pain plus punchlines, and Peter’s emotional pain of breakup and heartbreak is very funny at times ...

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Apr 18, 2022

4/5

...Forgetting Sarah Marshall has just the right mix between romance and raunchiness.

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Miriam T

@Miriam649 Oct 11, 2026

Fun, Jason Segel nails the broken-hearted loser.

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Nehemie D

@RT14485382 Jul 9, 2026

I saw that film last month ago

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Blake- N

@PBSAniDom May 11, 2026

Forgetting Sarah Marshall feels even funnier when watching it after comedies like The 40-Year-Old Virgin and other films from that era. It carries the same blend of awkward humor and heartfelt moments, but presents them in a more relaxed and surprisingly emotional way. The comedy works because the characters feel believable despite all the ridiculous situations. Instead of relying only on random jokes, the film builds humor naturally through uncomfortable interactions and strong chemistry between the cast members. It also benefits from a memorable tropical setting that gives the film a laid-back atmosphere while still allowing for plenty of hilarious moments. The balance between romance and comedy is handled well, making the story more engaging than a typical romantic comedy. Overall, it’s one of the standout comedies of the late 2000s with strong performances, clever humor, and a lot of rewatch value. I rate it an 8/10.

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m s

@misslecommand Feb 13, 2026

I can rewatch this 100 times and smile along effortlessly.

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Clarence K

@RT56506400 Nov 13, 2025

Not much funny about this movie. Great cast, somewhat funny plotline, much potential, but this movie fell flat leaving me with not even a single giggle or a smile.

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Brian H

@RT85999140 Oct 7, 2025

One of the funniest comedy movies I've seen. The title made me think it would be a typically average romantic comedy with few laughs, but i was wrong. When you see the lead character's knob within 5 minutes, you know it's gonna be a banger. Laugh out loud funny.

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Nicholas Stoller

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Kristen Bell

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Mila Kunis

Rachael

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Aldous

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Synopsis

Struggling musician Peter Bretter is better-known as the boyfriend of TV star Sarah Marshall. After she unceremoniously dumps him, he feels lost and alone but makes a last-ditch bid to get over it by going to Hawaii. However, she and her new boyfriend are there in the same hotel.

Director: Nicholas Stoller
Producer: Judd Apatow, Shauna Robertson
Screenwriter: Jason Segel
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Apatow Productions
Rating: R (Sexual Content|Language|Some Graphic Nudity)
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 18, 2008, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 15, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $62.9M
Runtime: 1h 52m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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