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Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay

Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay

Comedy · Adventure · 2008

Having satisfied their urge for White Castle, Harold and Kumar jump on a plane to catch up with Harold's love interest, who's headed for the Netherlands. But the pair must change their plans when Kumar is accused of being a terrorist. Rob Corddry also stars in this wild comedy sequel that follows the hapless stoners' misadventures as they try to avoid being captured by the Department of Homeland Security.

Movie details

Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay

“This time they're running from the joint.”

2008 Comedy · Adventure 1h 41m

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TMDB

6.3 / 10

Community rating

Having satisfied their urge for White Castle, Harold and Kumar jump on a plane to catch up with Harold's love interest, who's headed for the Netherlands. But the pair must change their plans when Kumar is accused of being a terrorist. Rob Corddry also stars in this wild comedy sequel that follows the hapless stoners' misadventures as they try to avoid being captured by the Department of Homeland Security.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Hayden Schlossberg · Jon Hurwitz

Written by

Jon Hurwitz · Hayden Schlossberg

John Cho

John Cho

Harold Lee

Kal Penn

Kal Penn

Kumar Patel

Neil Patrick Harris

Neil Patrick Harris

Neil Patrick Harris

Rob Corddry

Rob Corddry

Ron Fox

Roger Bart

Roger Bart

Dr. Jack Beecher

Danneel Ackles

Danneel Ackles

Vanessa Fanning

Eric Winter

Eric Winter

Colton Graham

Court is in session

Put Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

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.