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Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle

Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle

Comedy · Adventure · 2004

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.

Movie details

Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle

“Fast food. High times.”

2004 Comedy · Adventure 1h 28m

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TMDB

6.6 / 10

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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.

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Names above the title

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Directed by

Danny Leiner

Written by

Hayden Schlossberg · Jon Hurwitz

John Cho

John Cho

Harold Lee

Kal Penn

Kal Penn

Kumar Patel

Paula Garcés

Paula Garcés

Maria

Neil Patrick Harris

Neil Patrick Harris

Neil Patrick Harris

David Krumholtz

David Krumholtz

Seth Goldstein

Eddie Kaye Thomas

Eddie Kaye Thomas

Rosenberg

Christopher Meloni

Christopher Meloni

Freakshow

Court is in session

Put Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle on trial.

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The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.