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Tom Hanks, Tawny Kitaen, Adrian Zmed, George Grizzard, Barbara Stuart ... see more see more... , Robert Prescott , Angela Aames , Toni Alessandrini , Elizabeth Arlen , Bradford Bancroft , Billy Beck , Ji-Tu Cumbuka , Brett Baxter Clark , Barry Diamond , Michael Dudikoff , Martina Finch , Monique Gabrielle , Anne Gaybis , Gary Grossman , Deborah Harmon , Tad Horino , Jim Hudson , Cynthia Kania , Rosanne Katon , Ken Kimmins , Milt [Lewis] Kogan , Coleen Maloney , Rebecca Perle , Arlee Reed , Ben Slack , Tracy Smith , Wendie Jo Sperber , Sumant , William Tepper , Donald Thompson , Michael Yama , Bruce A. Block , Greg Norberg , Pat Proft , Sheri Short , Gerard Prendergast , Hugh McPhillips , Kim Robinson , George Sasaki , Florence Schauffler , Dorothy Bartlett , Peaches Johnson , John Bloom (III) , Gregory Brown , Christopher Morley

Tom Hanks stars in this raunchy teen comedy from veteran screenwriters Pat Proft and Neil Israel, who had previously collaborated on the amusing sketch film Tunnelvision (1976) and the disappointing A... read more read more...mericathon (1980). Bus-driver Rick Gasko (Hanks) is engaged to wealthy Debbie Thompson (Tawny Kitaen), much to the chagrin of her father (George Grizzard), who considers Rick a loser. To keep an eye on her future groom, Debbie and her friends dress as prostitutes to attend his bachelor party, which quickly turns into a bacchanal of smutty debauchery. Familiar faces in the cast include action stars Michael Dudikoff and Ji-Tu Cimbuka, pin-ups Monique Gabrielle and Rosanne Katon, and teen-movie regulars Adrian Zmed and Wendie Jo Sperber. It's an occasionally hilarious excursion into bad taste, although one which two-time Oscar winner Hanks would probably like to forget. ~ Robert Firsching, Rovi

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53% liked it

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50% liked it

24 critics

R, 1 hr. 46 min.

Directed by: Neal Israel

Release Date: June 29, 1984

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DVD Release Date: December 18, 2001

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  • June 25, 2011
    Bachelor Party is a fun an entertaining movie, and this help with the friendship of Rick and his buddys. The film, stop of be so funny, just went the real party beggins. And on this point Bachelor Party, falling down. Rotten.
  • January 17, 2011
    I know it's just a movie about some guys who have a wild bachelor party, but it's very funny, has good actors, and it's just enjoyable to watch when you're super bored. It's not a great movie, but I like it.
  • November 18, 2009
    If you can't enjoy this movie, I don't know what could possibly please you. This is one of the best comedies out there because it wasn't afraid to go extreme and have fun, while also appealing to all kinds of viewers. It's not some dumb guy movie, it has a real heart to it that m... read moreost people should be able to find relative. Tom Hanks is always great at comedic roles, I only wish he'd do more. It's a total 80s theme, but instead of being discouraging it just adds to the carefree style of the movie.
  • February 7, 2009
    If there was a monarchy to 1980's sex comedies then Bachelor Party would be their king. This is probably one of the crudest and tasteless films outside of the porno industry ever made, but it's still funny and entertaining as hell.

    Oscar Winner Tom Hanks stars as Rick, a guy abo... read moreut to get married to Debbie (Tawny Kitaen). His buddies want to throw him a massive bachelor party that turns into a circus featuring a stripper trying to have sex with a donkey (who's hyped up on drugs) and an excursion to Chippendales to play a prank on the bridal shower by having a freakishly large version of the male anatomy in a hot dog bun.

    Bachelor Party is good, tasteless humor that may offend some people out there, but most will find it hilarious. Yes, some of Tom Hanks schtick does get old after awhile buy overall the film is a pretty good romp.
  • August 8, 2008
    Funny,in some parts,but it was not the best Tom Hanks movie.
  • April 10, 2008
    Tom Hanks was actually quite fun to watch in this type of movies. Instead of his dull performances in even duller "serious" dramas.

    Very basic humour, the usual stuff of this type of films, but the cast makes it fun to watch.
  • September 9, 2007
    Comedy about a man at his bachelor party.
  • September 3, 2007
    It was made in the 80's yet it is still an amazing movie that holds up very well. One of my all time favorites!!!
  • June 9, 2007
    Crude, rude and totally hilarious. One of Tom Hanks early films, about a man's last bash before he ties the knot. He's made a promise to his beloved not to fool around, but his buddies are making it a tough word to keep.
  • February 21, 2007
    Probably the film Tom Hanks would most like to forget now he's a "serious" actor. Typical 80s teen comedy full of bad fashions, female nudity and nob jokes.

Critic Reviews


Roger Ebert
October 23, 2004
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

"Bachelor Party" has some great moments and qualifies as a raunchy, scummy, grungy Blotto Bluto memorial. Full Review

Janet Maslin
May 20, 2003
Janet Maslin, New York Times

Mr. Hanks's suave smart-alecky manner owes a lot to Bill Murray, but he's funny and engaging even if he isn't doing anything new. Full Review

May 11, 2011
Film4

This is tiresome, irksome and inexcusably sexist. Full Review

May 11, 2011
TV Guide's Movie Guide

A smash hit teeny-bopper movie that proves again there is no accounting for taste. Full Review

Charles Cassady
September 14, 2010
Charles Cassady, Common Sense Media

'80s sex comedy is extremely raunchy, graphic. Full Review

Steve Crum
March 22, 2008
Steve Crum, Video-Reviewmaster.com

Forgettable Tom Hanks comedy made early on.

Scott Weinberg
July 25, 2006
Scott Weinberg, DVDTalk.com

Bachelor Party has energy to spare, plus there are some really funny supporting performances hidden within, should you care enough to dig that deeply. Full Review

January 26, 2006
Time Out

To his credit Hanks behaves throughout as though he's actually in a worthwhile movie. Full Review

Gregory Weinkauf
September 27, 2005
Gregory Weinkauf, ÜberCiné

Tom Hanks' best performance after Bosom Buddies.

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
August 21, 2004
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

Vulgar to the core.

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Facts


    • Gary: [after being arrested and handcuffed to THE she/male he slept with earlier] NO, NOT HER, SHE PEES STANDING UP, NOT HER!
    • Rick Gasko: What the hell are you doing?
    • Brad: I'm slashing my wrist.
    • Rick Gasko: With an electric razor?
    • Brad: Yeah, I couldn't find any razor blades.
    • Rick Gasko: Well at least your wrist will be smooth and kissable.
    • Jay O'Neill: I wish I had someone I could really respect. Hey, look at the cans on that bimbo!
    • Ryko: Hi, come on in! Drugs to the right, hookers to the left.
    • Rick Gasko: [on Mr. Nicholas' 'size'] Personally, I was impressed when they opened the World Trade Center, but this, this is a piece of work.

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