Forgetting Sarah Marshall

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Forgetting Sarah Marshall

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Released Apr 18, 2008

1h 52m

Romance

Comedy

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Struggling musician Peter Bretter (Jason Segel) is better-known as the boyfriend of TV star Sarah Marshall (Kristen Bell). 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 (Russell Brand) 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

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.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 24, 2020

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

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.

Rated: 2/5

Oct 18, 2008

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Joe Williams

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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

Rated: B-

Oct 18, 2008

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

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.

Rated: 3.5/4

Sep 6, 2023

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Sean Axmaker

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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 ...

Dec 3, 2022

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

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

Rated: 4/5

Apr 18, 2022

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Gareth v

A moderately entertaining rom-com with flashes of wit and warmth, but uneven execution keeps it from reaching its full potential.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/15/25

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Mike V

You lose some, you get some. Forgetting Sarah Marshall is a 2008 American romantic comedy film directed by Nicholas Stoller (in his feature directorial debut) 🍿 Not bad, but not my favourite either 😐 Meh, it passed the time. Just. 😐 👍🏼👎🏼 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.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

08/05/25

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Audience Member

Needed a belly laugh 😃 and this one does it for me plus a great cast for the wacky story 😄

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/02/25

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Chadwick G

I could watch this movie 100 times or more. Jason did a great story.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/27/25

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Pablo Y

Una comedia sorprendentemente divertida que, más allá del humor típico del cine estadounidense, destaca por retratar con sinceridad situaciones y emociones muy cercanas a la vida real. Su guion, más emocional e introspectivo de lo habitual, convierte lo que podría ser una comedia ligera en una historia honesta sobre rupturas, crecimiento personal y aprendizaje emocional. Jason Segel aporta una vulnerabilidad poco común en este tipo de protagonistas, y el equilibrio entre lo absurdo y lo real le da un tono fresco y cercano. Además, el reparto secundario —Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, Russell Brand— suma mucho carisma. Ideal para quienes buscan reír, pero también reflexionar. (7.8/10)

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/22/25

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Stephen C

The extended version of this movie is funnier than the original release, LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/19/25

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Nicholas Stoller

Director

Jason Segel

Peter Bretter

Kristen Bell

Sarah Marshall

Mila Kunis

Rachael

Russell Brand

Aldous

Bill Hader

Brian

Forgetting Sarah Marshall: Official Clip - When Life Gives You Lemons

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Forgetting Sarah Marshall: Official Clip - Newlywed Sex

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Forgetting Sarah Marshall: Official Clip - The Less You Do, the More You Do

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Forgetting Sarah Marshall: Official Clip - Ruining Sarah's Day

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Forgetting Sarah Marshall: Official Clip - Matthew Hates Aldous

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Forgetting Sarah Marshall: Official Clip - Matthew's Demo

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Forgetting Sarah Marshall: Official Clip - Yoga Class

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Forgetting Sarah Marshall: Official Clip - Peter Cries Hysterically

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Forgetting Sarah Marshall: Official Clip - A Little Holiday With Hitler

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Forgetting Sarah Marshall: Official Clip - Peter Meets Aldous

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Synopsis

Struggling musician Peter Bretter (Jason Segel) is better-known as the boyfriend of TV star Sarah Marshall (Kristen Bell). 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 (Russell Brand) 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
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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