47 of the Drunkest — and Most Hilarious — Movie Moments Over the Years
Since another St. Patrick's Day is upon us, it's only appropriate to highlight the most memorable drunk scenes in film — the good, the bad, and the laugh-out-loud funny. In honor of the beer-fueled holiday, we're taking a look at unforgettable drunk moments from iconic movie parties, awkward hookup scenes, and more. From Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy chugging shots in The Heat to Kristen Wiig losing her cool in Bridesmaids, take a look at the best, most memorable drunk moments in movies.
Blockers
To prove himself to a bunch of high school partygoers, overprotective dad Mitchell (John Cena) ends up chugging beer . . . through his butt . . . and then shoots it back out directly into the mouth of fellow dad Hunter (Ike Barinholtz). And before you ask: no, we still haven't recovered from watching this scene.
Crazy, Stupid, Love
Emma Stone's Hannah has played it safe her entire life, which is why after downing a few celebratory margaritas, she breaks up with her snooze of a boyfriend (Josh Groban) and attempts to awkwardly seduce the sexiest guy she can find (Ryan Gosling).
Girls Trip
Things get absolutely wild in New Orleans when a group of friends — Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Tiffany Haddish — reunite for Essence Fest. Things escalate in one memorable scene, which sees the typically uptight Lisa (Pinkett Smith) getting stuck on a zipline after she's guzzled a TON of drinks, leaving her with no other option but to start peeing right then and there.
Bridesmaids
After a mix of pills and alcohol, Annie (Kristen Wiig) is more than ready to party on the plane.
The Heat
Ashburn (Sandra Bullock) finds herself in an interesting predicament when she parties a little to hard with her work partner Mullins (Melissa McCarthy).
The Hangover
After one seriously epic night in Vegas, Stu (Ed Helms) wakes up to find that he's missing a front tooth and there's a chicken in their hotel room (among other creatures).
Bad Moms
Three fed-up moms (Mila Kunis, Kathryn Hahn, Kristen Bell) blow off some steam at the bar, and naturally things get a liiiiittle out of hand.
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist
Nick (Michael Cera) and Norah (Kat Dennings) have to track down Norah's drunken friend Caroline (Ari Graynor), who at one point finds herself hunting through a toilet for her gum.
Old School
Once the beer hits his lips, "Frank the Tank" (Will Ferrell) launches into party mode — which includes streaking through the quad solo.
Billy Madison
Rich party boy Billy Madison (Adam Sandler) is less than lucid when he finds himself face to face with a giant . . . penguin?
Sixteen Candles
When cool-girl Caroline Mulford (Haviland Morris) has too much to drink and gets her hair caught in a door, she knows how to get friends to help her (she's their prom queen).
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Thanks to rum-swigging Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp), just about every pirate moment is a drunken one.
Cocktail
Because everyone's looking for poetry when they go to a bar, the entire crowd gets quiet so that bartender Brian (Tom Cruise) can freestyle a few lines: "I am the last barman poet / I see America drinking the fabulous cocktails I make / Americans getting stinky on something I stir or shake / The sex on the beach, the Schnapps made from peach / The Velvet Hammer, the Alabama Slam-a."
Going the Distance
Drunk and unhappy, Erin (Drew Barrymore) goes off on a bartender about how she doesn't want to be a waitress forever.
The 40 Year Old Virgin
After leaving a club — and having a few drinks — Andy's (Steve Carell) drunk date Nicky (Leslie Mann) drives him home and demands some french toast.
The Wedding Singer
Post-breakup, wedding singer Robbie (Adam Sandler) takes the mic and releases all his sorrows in a rough song called "Love Stinks."
Good Will Hunting
While hitting up a Harvard bar, a rude guy cuts in when Chuckie (Ben Affleck) is trying to hit on a couple girls. Enter Will (Matt Damon), who drops a bunch of wicked-smaht facts to shut him up and impress Skylar (Minnie Driver).
The Social Network
For some people, working while drinking isn't exactly productive. For Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg), it results in Facebook.
10 Things I Hate About You
Usually more reserved, Kat (Julia Stiles) goes to a party, where she lets loose, dances on a table in front of everyone, and ends up getting sick on Patrick's (Heath Ledger) shoe.
American Pie
Finch (Eddie Kaye Thomas) makes the most of his drunken prom night by scoring with Stifler's mom (Jennifer Coolidge).
Anchorman
In the midst of a breakdown, Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell) goes on a drinking bender and ends up chugging milk (a bad choice).
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
In exploring Earth (and the family's fridge), E.T. finds himself chugging Coors and falling flat on his face.
Something Borrowed
After a few too many celebratory birthday drinks, Rachel (Ginnifer Goodwin) ends up sleeping with her best friend's fiancé, Dex (Colin Egglesfield).
No Strings Attached
A drunk and confused Emma (Natalie Portman) asks a cab driver to take her "to Adam's" (Ashton Kutcher) house after a few too many drinks, only to find him with other girls.
21 and Over
Three high school friends (Miles Teller, Skylar Astin, and Justin Chon) reunite to celebrate one of their 21st birthdays, and the inevitable shenanigans (including nudity and injury) ensue.
Beerfest
Brothers Jan and Todd Wolfhouse (Paul Soter and Erik Stolhanske) head to Munich to spread the ashes of their grandfather. While they're there, they get caught up in a secret beer competition they decide to take very seriously.
Bachelorette
The night before Becky's (Rebel Wilson) wedding, Regan (Kirsten Dunst) and Gena (Lizzy Caplan) can't keep Katie (Isla Fisher) under control.
Take Me Home Tonight
Matt (Topher Grace) hits up a local reunion party and hopes to impress his high school crush (Teresa Palmer) but ends up stealing a car, doing some cocaine, and eventually rolling down a street in a giant metal ball.
Project X
Thomas (Thomas Mann) hopes for a low-key birthday, but when his parents head out of town for the weekend, his friends (Oliver Cooper and Jonathan Daniel Brown) throw a huge party that ends up leaving nearly the entire neighborhood in flames.
The Wedding Planner
A tipsy Mary (Jennifer Lopez) sits on her front stoop with Steve (Matthew McConaughey) and a six-pack and whines about her busy life.
Wedding Crashers
Shots with the bride and groom, giant dance parties — John (Owen Wilson) and Jeremy (Vince Vaughn) bring the party when they crash weddings.
Superbad
Seth (Jonah Hill) and Evan (Michael Cera) have their fair share of party mishaps, but it's Fogell (Christopher Mintz-Plasse), aka "McLovin," who ends up drinking with cops.
(500) Days of Summer
Before things take a turn for the worse with Summer (Zooey Deschanel), she and Tom (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) rock out with karaoke.
27 Dresses
At a dive bar in the middle of nowhere, the buttoned-up Jane (Katherine Heigl) lets loose alongside Kevin (James Marsden) with some "Benny and the Jets" karaoke.
Can't Hardly Wait
Nerdy William Lichter (Charlie Korsmo) gets into a graduation party with popular kids and has his first beer . . . and a lot more, until he's serenading the crowd with "Paradise City."
Animal House
In one of the film's most famous scenes, Bluto (John Belushi) chugs an entire handle of Jack Daniel's. College!
Midnight in Paris
Gil (Owen Wilson) finds himself in 1920s Paris drinking alongside Ernest Hemingway (Corey Stoll) and F. Scott Fitzgerald (Tom Hiddleston).
For a Good Time, Call . . .
It's not pretty when Katie (Ari Graynor) pees in Lauren's (Lauren Anne Miller) car.
Knocked Up
After a long night of drinking and dancing at the club, Alison (Katherine Heigl) ends up having a one-night stand with Ben (Seth Rogen), who's not at all her usual type.
Bridget Jones's Diary
Between all her clumsy, embarrassing moments, Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger) finds herself drunkenly singing along to "All by Myself."
Sideways
Miles (Paul Giamatti) and Jack (Thomas Haden Church) take off to wine country for Jack's bachelor party, where they drink lots and lots of wine.
The Sweetest Thing
Christina (Cameron Diaz) and Courtney (Christina Applegate) have a long, wild night out, but at least Christina can remember the amazing guy she met.
Sweet Home Alabama
Caught up in an engagement and a divorce, Melanie (Reese Witherspoon) has a few too many beers at the bar and ends up embarrassing her friends (and herself).
The Other Sister
Daniel (Giovanni Ribisi) turns to some "liquid courage" when he decides to take things further with Carla (Juliette Lewis).
Hall Pass
When their wives give them "hall passes" for the week, Rick (Owen Wilson) and Fred (Jason Sudeikis) get wild . . . starting at Applebee's.
Ted
John (Mark Wahlberg) and Ted (voiced by Seth MacFarlane) live out their childhood dreams when they get to party with Flash Gordon.
What Happens in Vegas
After meeting at a bar, Joy (Cameron Diaz) and Jack (Ashton Kutcher) have an epic night out in Vegas together and end up getting married at a wedding chapel.