Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical
Seen it?2006 | 108 min | Comedy, TV Movie, Music
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a box office loss. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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. If you loved This Is Spinal Tap or Amadeus, start here.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
From an ominous Lecturer, a small 1930s middle American community learns of the Harper Affair, in which young Jimmy Harper finds his life of promise turn into a life of debauchery and murder thanks to the new drug menace marijuana. Along the way, he receives help from his girlfriend Mary and Jesus Himself, but always finds himself in the arms of the Reefer Man and the rest of the denizens of the Reefer Den.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
75% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$9K worldwide on a $25 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 21K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Andy Fickman
- Kristen BellMary Lane
- Christian CampbellJimmy Harper
- Neve CampbellMiss Poppy
- Alan CummingLecturer / Goat-Man / FDR
- Ana GasteyerMae Coleman
- John KassirRalph Wiley / Uncle Sam
- Amy SpangerSally DeBains / Statue of Liberty
- Christine LakinJoan of Arc / Female Dancer
- Lynda BoydMrs. Deirdre Greevey
- Robert TortiJesus