What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe Hangover Part II
Todd Phillips · Film · 2011
If you loved The Hangover Part II, start with Episodes (David Crane, 2011) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to The Hangover Part II across media.
You crave the chaotic energy of men whose tight-knit bonds are constantly tested by disastrous, unpredictable, and absurdly escalating situations.
Books on the same thread
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Douglas Adams · Book · 1979
Explores: Existentialism, Bureaucracy, The Absurd.
If the absurd, fish-out-of-water scenarios in The Hangover Part II kept you hooked, you will appreciate how this story thrusts ordinary people into increasingly ridiculous cosmic misadventures.
Catch-22
Joseph Heller · Book · 1961
Explores: Bureaucratic absurdity, Existential dread, The insanity of war.
The Hangover Part II relies on the frantic stress of trapped characters, and this classic novel captures that same feeling of being stuck within inescapable and illogical systems.
The Sun Also Rises
Ernest Hemingway · Book · 2006
Explores: Post-War Disillusionment, Masculinity, Expatriates.
While The Hangover Part II uses a bachelor party to explore male bonding, this story offers a more melancholic look at the same themes of disillusioned friendship abroad.
Lamb
Christopher Moore · Book · 2003
Explores: Biblical, Friendship, Coming-of-Age.
You enjoyed the irreverent male friendship at the heart of The Hangover Part II, and this book serves up a similarly humorous, buddy-centric take on historical narratives.
Series on the same thread
Episodes
David Crane · Series · 2011
Explores: Culture clash, Hollywood satire, Fish out of water.
The Hangover Part II thrives on the friction of a culture clash, which is exactly the kind of disastrous, fish-out-of-water comedy you will find throughout this television series.
Party Down
Paul Rudd · Series · 2009
Explores: Hollywood satire, struggling artists, failure.
If you loved the cringe-inducing ensemble dynamics of The Hangover Part II, you will be drawn to this show about a group of dysfunctional dreamers stuck together.
Workaholics
Adam Devine · Series · 2011
Explores: Male Friendship, Post-College Life, Office Antics.
The Hangover Part II centers on the immature, rowdy antics of male friends, and this show perfectly captures that same energy of roommates navigating life through constant chaos.
Entourage
Doug Ellin · Series · 2004
Shares a thread with The Hangover Part II: Male Bonding.
Much like the crew in The Hangover Part II, this show focuses on the unbreakable bond between a group of friends navigating a high-stakes, celebrity-filled world.
Podcasts on the same thread
HENRY List
Podcast
Explores: Friendship, Adult Humor, Pop Culture.
The Hangover Part II succeeds because of the chemistry between its leads, and this podcast captures that same spirit of genuine friendship and loose, adult-oriented comedy.
Stugotz and Company
iHeartPodcasts · Podcast · 2026
Explores: absurdism, unfiltered opinion, camaraderie.
The Hangover Part II is built on unfiltered camaraderie and absurd situations, which makes this podcast a perfect match for anyone who values chaotic, irreverent, and unpredictable humor.
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Common questions
Is The Hangover Part II set in the same location as the first film?
No, The Hangover Part II takes place in Thailand. While the first film was set in Las Vegas, this installment follows the group as they experience a disastrous adventure in Bangkok during Stu's wedding festivities.
What is the premise of The Hangover Part II?
In The Hangover Part II, the crew travels to Thailand for Stu's wedding. Although Stu attempts to play it safe with a mellow pre-wedding brunch to avoid the chaos of their previous bachelor party, the trip turns into an unexpected and rowdy adventure in Bangkok.
Does The Hangover Part II follow a previous event?
Yes, The Hangover Part II follows the events of the bachelor party that occurred in Las Vegas the previous year. The characters are attempting to avoid a repeat of that disaster during their trip to Thailand for Stu's wedding.
Where does the wedding in The Hangover Part II take place?
The wedding for Stu in The Hangover Part II takes place in Thailand. The group travels to Bangkok for the celebration, which quickly deviates from the planned mellow brunch into a chaotic series of events similar to their past experiences.