Forgetting Sarah Marshall
You lose some, you get some.
2008 | 111m | English
Popularity: 4 (history)
| Director: | Nicholas Stoller |
|---|---|
| Writer: | Jason Segel |
| Staring: |
| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Apr 17, 2008 |
|---|---|
| Director: | Nicholas Stoller |
| Writer: | Jason Segel |
| Genres: | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Keywords | ex-girlfriend, hawaii, rock star, one-night stand, beauty, celebrity, vacation, break-up, dumped |
| Production Companies | Universal Pictures, Apatow Productions |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $105,173,115
Budget: $30,000,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Aug 10, 2025 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Maria Thayer | Wyoma |
| Paul Rudd | Chuck |
| Jason Bateman | Animal Instincts Detective |
| William Baldwin | Detective Hunter Rush |
| Kristen Wiig | Yoga Instructor |
| Da'Vone McDonald | Dwayne |
| Steve Landesberg | Dr. Rosenbaum |
| Kalani Robb | Helpful Hawaiian Waiter |
| Murray Miller | Photographer |
| Taylor Wily | Kemo |
| Kala Alexander | Greg |
| Francesca Delbanco | Hostess at Buffet |
| Branscombe Richmond | Keoki |
| Billy Bush | Billy Bush (Himself) |
| Peter Gray Lewis | Suspect on Animal Instincts |
| Trula M. Marcus | Lawyer on Crime Scene |
| Kirk Fox | Mixer |
| June Diane Raphael | Ann |
| Ahna O'Reilly | Leslie |
| Tanisha Harper | Model |
| Carla Gallo | Gag Me Girl |
| Cynthia Lamontagne | Female Bartender |
| Max Alexander | Big Dracula Head |
| Carla Alapont | Spanish Sex Girl |
| Michael Oosterom | Puppeteer |
| Peter Salett | Keyboard Player |
| Jesse Heiman | Theater Audience Member (uncredited) |
| Gedde Watanabe | Hotel Manager |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Alicia Maccarone | Set Designer |
| Curtis Bradford | Gaffer |
| Roy Seeger | Foley Editor |
| Cherie Tamai | First Assistant Sound Editor |
| Angela Randazzo | Payroll Accountant |
| Leslie Woo | Casting Assistant |
| John H. Samson | Construction Coordinator |
| Tom Rebber | Transportation Captain |
| Andy Malcolm | Foley Artist |
| Thom 'Coach' Ehle | Dolby Consultant |
| William Kerr | Editor |
| Leesa Evans | Costume Design |
| Bill Matthews | Art Direction |
| Don Zepfel | Unit Production Manager |
| K.C. Fox | Set Decoration |
| D. Scott Easton | Unit Production Manager |
| Nadia Paine | Production Supervisor |
| Jeff Graham | First Assistant "B" Camera |
| Desne J. Holland | Makeup Artist |
| Eugene McCarthy | Property Master |
| Natalie Bridgman | Stunts |
| Jeanne McCarthy | Casting |
| Jerome Fauci | "B" Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator |
| Jonathan Karp | Music Supervisor, Music Editor |
| Casey Hotchkiss | Camera Operator |
| Phil Dagort | Set Designer |
| Gary Marcus | First Assistant Director |
| Chuck 'Chaz' Hosack | Stunts |
| Jason Garcia | First Assistant "A" Camera |
| Chet Leonard | Cableman |
| Kraig Kishi | Boom Operator |
| Sarah Sprague | Production Coordinator |
| Peggy Casey | Set Buyer |
| Hayley Stuppel | Set Costumer |
| Grace Lambert Pyke | Key Costumer |
| Vickie Mynes | Hairstylist |
| Timothy Hedgecock | Best Boy Electric |
| T. Daniel Scaringi | Key Grip |
| Jennifer Möller | Art Department Coordinator |
| Orest Sushko | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Brian Scott Olds | Assistant Editor |
| Dawn Massaro | Second Assistant Director |
| Brent Rice | Leadman |
| Jackson De Govia | Production Design |
| Scott Meehan | Art Direction |
| Rigney Sackley | Second Assistant "A" Camera |
| Dan Squires | Second Assistant "B" Camera |
| Richard Van Dyke | Production Sound Mixer |
| Doug DuRose | Assistant Property Master |
| Brenda Lopez | Script Supervisor |
| Linda Arnold | Key Hair Stylist |
| Tracey Levy | Key Makeup Artist |
| Suzanne Cranfill | Costume Supervisor |
| Ariel Gold | Set Costumer |
| Cynthia C. Rebman | Set Dresser |
| Samantha Bahramian | Electrician |
| Robert Murphy | Electrician |
| Robert Chinello | Best Boy Grip |
| Jon G. Belyeu | Special Effects Coordinator |
| Adam Jenkins | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Daniel Meursault | Electrician |
| Tammy Fearing | ADR Supervisor |
| Cindy Marty | Sound Effects Editor |
| Michelle Margolis | Set Costumer |
| Molly Grundman-Gerbosi | Key Costumer |
| Hector Corona | Electrician |
| Jason Young | Electrician |
| Michael Wahl | Dolly Grip |
| Dov Samuel | First Assistant Editor |
| James Matheny | Dialogue Editor |
| Larry Kemp | Dialogue Editor |
| Joe Schiff | Foley Editor |
| Jan Dennehy | Production Accountant |
| Missy Eustermann | Post Production Accountant |
| Rich King | Extras Casting |
| Damon Hight | Construction Foreman |
| Glen Wilson | Still Photographer |
| Greg Steele | ADR Mixer |
| Carole Humphreys | Assistant Accountant |
| Nicole Abellera Hallman | Casting Associate |
| Chamonix Bosch | Second Second Assistant Director |
| William Ballard | Transportation Coordinator |
| Claire Raskind | Unit Publicist |
| Greg Zimmerman | ADR Recordist |
| Gary Burritt | Negative Cutter |
| Jimmy Fusil | Digital Intermediate Producer |
| Nicholas Stoller | Director |
| Jason Segel | Screenplay |
| Danny Wynands | Stunts |
| Michael Trisler | Stunts |
| Tim Trella | Second Unit Director, Stunt Coordinator |
| Jesse Heiman | Stand In |
| George H. Anderson | Supervising Sound Editor |
| Wendy Hoffmann | ADR Voice Casting |
| Goro Koyama | Foley Artist |
| Russ T. Alsobrook | Director of Photography |
| Brian Keaulana | Stunts |
| Lyle Workman | Original Music Composer, Orchestrator |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Shauna Robertson | Producer |
| Richard Vane | Executive Producer |
| Judd Apatow | Producer |
| Rodney Rothman | Executive Producer |
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Popularity History
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| 2024 | 4 | 29 | 42 | 20 |
| 2024 | 5 | 31 | 39 | 21 |
| 2024 | 6 | 28 | 46 | 17 |
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| 2024 | 9 | 18 | 25 | 12 |
| 2024 | 10 | 23 | 35 | 13 |
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| 2024 | 12 | 24 | 38 | 17 |
| 2025 | 1 | 24 | 43 | 16 |
| 2025 | 2 | 17 | 34 | 5 |
| 2025 | 3 | 7 | 23 | 2 |
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| 2025 | 8 | 214 | 508 |
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| 2025 | 2 | 689 | 825 |
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| 2025 | 1 | 839 | 839 |
This was a refreshing surprise. Quite hilarious at some points, not so funny in others but still refreshing and the cast does a good job. ...
Entertaining romcom marred by incongruent porn-ish elements RELEASED IN 2008 and directed by Nicholas Stoller, "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" is a romcom starring Jason Segel as Peter, a genial musician from Los Angeles who composes music for a popular detective show, which stars his hottie girlfrie ... nd, the titular Sarah Marshall (Kristen Bell). After she breaks up with him he vacations at a resort in Hawaii where, unexpectedly, his ex & her rock star beau (Russell Brand) also happen to be staying. Mila Kunis plays a concierge at the resort who takes interest in Peter. This is a compelling, amusing romantic comedy with Segel likable as the protagonist and Bell winsome and charismatic as his ex. Brand is great as a Jim Morrison-like rock god who doesn’t drink; the way he performs on stage is laugh-out-loud funny (poking fun at rock stars). The resort locations are a highlight and the story is sprinkled with several notable guest stars (Bill Hader, Jack McBrayer, Maria Thayer, Taylor Wily, Paul Rudd, Da'Vone McDonald, Jonah Hill, etc.). Unfortunately, there are several NC-17 (aka porn-ish) scenes that I wasn’t expecting since the version I watched was supposedly rated ‘R.’ I’m talking about several scenes of simulated sex, including one involving fellatio, as well as full-frontal male nudity right out of the gate (Seriously?). I basically ignored these scenes or rolled with them and laughed. I’m sharing this info for those who don’t care to see a movie mixed with nigh-porn elements. THE MOVIE RUNS 1 hour 51 minutes and was shot in O'ahu, Hawaii, and Los Angeles, as well as studio work done at Universal City, CA. WRITER: Jason Segel. GRADE: B but basically ruined (for me) by the porn aspects, so really ‘D’