Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
Seen it?2004 | 88 min | Comedy, Adventure
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (74% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and adventure fans.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 28 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Nerdy accountant Harold and his irrepressible friend, Kumar, get stoned watching television and find themselves utterly bewitched by a commercial for White Castle. Convinced there must be one nearby, the two set out on a late-night odyssey that takes them deep into New Jersey. Somehow, the boys manage to run afoul of rednecks, cops and even a car-stealing Neil Patrick Harris before getting anywhere near their beloved sliders.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
74% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$24 million worldwide on a $9 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 232K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Danny Leiner
- John ChoHarold Lee
- Kal PennKumar Patel
- Paula GarcésMaria
- Neil Patrick HarrisNeil Patrick Harris
- David KrumholtzSeth Goldstein
- Eddie Kaye ThomasRosenberg
- Christopher MeloniFreakshow
- Malin AkermanLiane
- Ryan ReynoldsMale Nurse
- Fred WillardDr. Willoughby