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Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004)

R  |   |  Adventure, Comedy  |  30 July 2004 (USA)
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An Asian-American office worker and his Indian stoner friend embark on a quest to satisfy their desire for White Castle burgers.

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Storyline

Harold Lee and Kumar Patel are two stoners who end up getting the munchies. What they crave the most after seeing a TV advertisement, is a trip to White Castle. So from here, follows a journey for the burgers they require. On their way they will encounter many obstacles including a raccoon, a racist officer, and a horny Neil Patrick Harris. Written by Film_Fan

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Fast Food. High Times.

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Adventure | Comedy

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Rated R for strong language, sexual content, drug use and some crude humor | See all certifications »

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30 July 2004 (USA)  »

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Box Office

Budget:

$9,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$5,480,378 (USA) (30 July 2004)

Gross:

£284,050 (UK) (4 March 2005)
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Trivia

In National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002), Ryan Reynolds plays the title role and Kal Penn has a supporting role. In this film, Kal Penn plays one of the main roles and Ryan Reynolds makes a cameo. See more »

Goofs

When Harold and Kumar stop the Bronco just in front of the cliff, only the left front wheel is hanging over the cliff. When they try to back up, that wheel rolls freely as if they can't back up. That front wheel rolling clearly shows the vehicle is in 4 wheel drive, and even if it wasn't, all Ford trucks are rear wheel drive by default, meaning with three wheels still on solid ground, the Bronco should have backed up with ease. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
J.D.: Billy boy! Get your ass ready. It's almost 5:00 and this bad boy needs to get his drink on. No, no, no. Give me that.
Billy Carver: Don't.
J.D.: I'm gonna burn it once and for all.
Billy Carver: Stop it.
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Connections

References Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988) See more »

Soundtracks

Rock Your Body 2004
Written by E. Newman, R. Clivilles, M. Perez, V. Matos
Performed by Stagga Lee
Courtesy of ArtistDirect/Robert Clivilles for M.V.P. Productions Entertainment
Published by Dontana Publishing (ASCAP), R. Clivilles Music (ASCAP), Mighty One Music (SESAC),
Victor Matos Music (ASCAP)
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User Reviews

Hilarious- simply brilliant
10 August 2004 | by (Los Angeles) – See all my reviews

OK, maybe I "got" this movie because I'm a recent graduate of an ivy-league school (and I can relate to Harold and Kumar, and know about 200 people like them), but I didn't stop laughing. And I'm not a person who is into "American Pie" type movies- yet this was still totally hilarious. I think it is going to be one of those cult comedies, like "Office Space" or "Old School" that people watch over and over again.

Listen, don't go in expecting an academy award winning film, but just go in ready to laugh. I thought the writing had real wit, not to mention the hidden references and one liners that any film buff will appreciate.

Go see this movie- I really don't think it will disappoint. I'm a real cinephile, I see everything and am usually quite picky, but I loved this film!!


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