Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- witty
- exuberant
- breezy
- date night
- lazy sunday
What critics said
Critics generally regarded the film as an entertaining but uneven romantic comedy with energetic performances and broad comic appeal.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Jack's $65,000 gambling debt enables the gambler to negotiate a weekend with Betsy.
Jack's promise to his dying mother creates a psychological block against marrying Betsy.
Las Vegas gambling venues and the Hawaii trip turn the couple's planned wedding into a chain of escalating mishaps.
Jack's pursuit of Betsy and her wealthy companion is repeatedly obstructed by elaborate comic pitfalls.
Films like Honeymoon in Vegas, and why
What Happens in Vegas
romantic comedy built around an impulsive wager, escalating jealousy, and broad comic complications
The Out-of-Towners
high-energy romantic comedy combining commitment anxiety, mistaken assumptions, and an unconventional pursuit
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
relationship-centered comedy with a chaotic trip, mismatched personalities, and escalating obstacles
The Cooler
casino-centered comedy of deception, gambling schemes, and romantic entanglement
Movie Details
- Director
- Andrew Bergman
- Release Date
- 1992-08-28
- Runtime
- 96 min
- Rating
- 5.7 / 10 (330)
Cast
- James Caan
- Nicolas Cage
- Sarah Jessica Parker
- Pat Morita
- Johnny Williams
- John Capodice
- Robert Costanzo
- Anne Bancroft
- Peter Boyle
- Burton Gilliam
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Honeymoon in Vegas about?
- A commitment-phobic gambler risks his relationship when a high-stakes Las Vegas debt gives a wealthy cardsharp temporary claim to his fiancée.
- What is Honeymoon in Vegas like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Honeymoon in Vegas as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Honeymoon in Vegas violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Honeymoon in Vegas.
- What did critics think of Honeymoon in Vegas?
- Critics generally regarded the film as an entertaining but uneven romantic comedy with energetic performances and broad comic appeal.
- Which films are like Honeymoon in Vegas?
- Films with a similar feel include What Happens in Vegas, The Out-of-Towners, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, and The Cooler.
- How long is Honeymoon in Vegas?
- Honeymoon in Vegas runs 96 minutes.
- Where can I watch Honeymoon in Vegas?
- In United States, Honeymoon in Vegas is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store.
