What Happens in Vegas (2008): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
What Happens in Vegas is a 2008 romantic comedy directed by Tom Vaughan, starring Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $219.4 million worldwide on a $35 million budget. Critics gave it 25% on Rotten Tomatoes and 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Tom Vaughan
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $35M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is What Happens in Vegas About?
The premise of What Happens in Vegas without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a crazy night in Las Vegas, Jack and Joy find themselves unexpectedly married and in possession of $3 million. A strict judge orders them to stay together and prove their relationship is genuine to keep the winnings. They must overcome their initial dislike for each other and learn to cooperate, leading to humorous situations and unexpected connections as they navigate the challenges of this unusual arrangement.
What Happens in Vegas Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- jackpot
- father son relationship
- casino
- neo screwball comedy
- male and female protagonists
- four word title
- place in title
- f rated
- title written by female
- pretending to be a couple
- birthday
- kiss on forehead
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- scout costume
- role playing
- post coital scene
- barefoot male
- sitting on the floor
- lying on the floor
- watching tv
- coworker coworker relationship
- employer employee relationship
- female in a shower
- overhearing a conversation
- awkward situation
- breakup
- taking off pants
- burping
- man burping
- drinking beer
- drunken woman
- best friend
- undressing
- fiance fiancee relationship
- trip to las vegas
- hotel room
- taking a shower
- woman in a shower
- scream
- screaming woman
- screaming man
- punched in the face
- woman punches a man in the face
- fighting in underwear
- fight
- male female fight
- throwing something at someone
- throwing a lamp at someone
- mistaken belief that someone is gay
- reception
- hotel reception
What Happens in Vegas Cast
Cameron Diaz leads the cast, with Ashton Kutcher. Directed by Tom Vaughan.
- Director Tom Vaughan
More from Tom Vaughan
More films directed by Tom Vaughan, best-rated first: Starter for 10, Extraordinary Measures, Some Kind Of Beautiful and So Undercover.
What Happens in Vegas Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave What Happens in Vegas 25% on Rotten Tomatoes and 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 25% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 43%
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Metacritic 36 Metascore
User score 5.5
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TMDB 61% User score
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What Happens in Vegas Plot Summary
What happens in What Happens in Vegas from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the bustling heart of New York City, high-strung equity trader Joy Ellis McNally (Cameron Diaz) faces a crushing blow when her fiancé dumps her during a surprise birthday party that is meant to celebrate him, a decision fueled by her uptight demeanor. Simultaneously, easy-going carpenter Jack Fuller (Ashton Kutcher) finds himself ousted from his job by his own father, Jack Sr. (played by Treat Williams). With both feeling vulnerably heartbroken, they embark on a wild escape to Las Vegas, accompanied by their supportive friends — Toni “Tipper” Saxon (Lake Bell), a vivacious bartender, and Jeff “Hater” Lewis (Rob Corddry), an ambitious lawyer.
Full summary
The whole story of What Happens in Vegas, scene by scene
What Happens in Vegas Box Office & Budget
What Happens in Vegas grossed $219.4 million worldwide on a $35 million budget, 6.3 times what it cost. $80.3 million came from the US and Canada and $139.1 million (63%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$219.4M
6.3× its budget
- US & Canada
- $80.3M
- International
- $139.1M
- Budget
- $35M
What Happens in Vegas Trailers & Videos
The trailer of What Happens in Vegas.
How Well Do You Know What Happens in Vegas?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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What event leads to Joy calling off her engagement?
Cars in What Happens in Vegas
27 cars on screen, including the 2007 Alexander Dennis Enviro500 and the 1999 Ford Crown Victoria.
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2007 Alexander Dennis Enviro500 Minor role -
1999 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
2004 Hummer H2 Stretched Limousine Minor role -
1972 Plymouth Satellite Minor role
What Happens in Vegas Also Known As
45 alternative titles, including “Однажды в Лас Вегасе” and “情迷赌城”.
- Also known as
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- Однажды в Лас Вегасе
- 情迷赌城
- 头彩冤家
- 赌城无记事
- What Happens In Vegas - EC
- Пригоди у Вегасі
- Одного разу у Веґасі
- Одного разу у Вегасі
- Svadobná noc vo Vegas
- Loucuras em Las Vegas
- Ce se întâmplă în Vegas
- Til Jackpot os skiller
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- Vegasda Nə Baş Verirsə
- Love Vegas
- Notte brava a Las Vegas
- Jackpot
- Burada Olan Burada Kalır
- Co się zdarzyło w Las Vegas
- Algo pasa en Las Vegas
- Однажды в Вегасе
- 情迷拉斯维加斯
- Míg a jackpot el nem választ
- מה שקורה בווגאס
- Mejdan v Las Vegas
- Да си остане във Вегас
- Mariaj de Vegas
- Τζακ Ποτ στον Έρωτα
- Jogo de Amor em Las Vegas
- ベガスの恋に勝つルール
- Tapahtui Vegasissa
- Пригоди у Веґасі
- Dok nas jackpot ne rastavi
- 라스베가스에서만 생길 수 있는 일
- Līdz džekpots mūs šķirs
- Locura de amor en Las Vegas
- Dokler naju jackpot ne loči
- Svadobná noc v Las Vegas
- 頭彩冤家
- 一夜賭城戀大咗
- چیزی که در وگاس رخ میدهد
- Pametę galvas Las Vegase
- Ce qui se Passe à Vegas, ერთხელ ვეგასში
- หนุ่มฟุ้ง สาวเฟี้ยว เปรี้ยวรักที่เวกัส
- Chuyện Xảy Ra ở Vegas
- Alguna cosa passa a Las Vegas
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What Happens in Vegas FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of What Happens in Vegas, each answered in a sentence.
How long is What Happens in Vegas?
What Happens in Vegas runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was What Happens in Vegas released?
What Happens in Vegas was released on May 9, 2008.
Who directed What Happens in Vegas?
What Happens in Vegas was directed by Tom Vaughan.
More films by Tom Vaughan Who is in the cast of What Happens in Vegas?
What Happens in Vegas stars Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher.
How much did What Happens in Vegas make at the box office?
What Happens in Vegas grossed $219.4 million worldwide ($80.3 million domestic, $139.1 million international) on a budget of $35 million.
How is What Happens in Vegas rated?
What Happens in Vegas has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 25% on Rotten Tomatoes, 36 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does What Happens in Vegas have a post-credit scene?
Yes. What Happens in Vegas has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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