Forgetting Sarah Marshall
“You lose some, you get some.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-02-18
Top Cast
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 17, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 25, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$105.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.51x
+$75.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicholas Stoller
- Screenplay & Story
- Jason Segel
- Original Score
- Lyle Workman
- Original Title
- Forgetting Sarah Marshall
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese, German
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Budget
- $30M
- Worldwide Gross
- $105.2M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Apatow Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicholas Stoller
Jason Segel
Lyle Workman
Russ T. Alsobrook
William Kerr
Shauna Robertson, Richard Vane, Judd Apatow, Rodney Rothman
Department Leadership Roster
Shauna Robertson
Producer
Jason Segel
Screenplay
William Kerr
Editor
Nicholas Stoller
Director
Judd Apatow
Producer
Russ T. Alsobrook
Director of Photography
Lyle Workman
Original Music Composer
Jackson De Govia
Production Design
Leesa Evans
Costume Design
Tim Trella
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Forgetting Sarah Marshall
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What is Forgetting Sarah Marshall about?
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.
Who directed Forgetting Sarah Marshall?
Forgetting Sarah Marshall was directed by Nicholas Stoller.
Who stars in Forgetting Sarah Marshall?
The principal cast of Forgetting Sarah Marshall includes Jason Segel, Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis, Russell Brand, Bill Hader.
When was Forgetting Sarah Marshall released and how long is it?
Forgetting Sarah Marshall was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
What was the box office and production budget of Forgetting Sarah Marshall?
Forgetting Sarah Marshall had a reported production budget of $30M and grossed $105.2M at the worldwide box office (3.51 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Forgetting Sarah Marshall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Forgetting Sarah Marshall was composed by Lyle Workman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Forgetting Sarah Marshall?
Forgetting Sarah Marshall holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).