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Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004)

15 88 min  -  Adventure | Comedy  -   30 July 2004 (USA)
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Reviews: 307 user | 139 critic | 29 from Metacritic.com

An Asian-American office worker and his Indian-American stoner friend embark on a quest to satisfy their desire for White Castle burgers.

Director:

Danny Leiner
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John Cho ...
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Robert Tinkler ...
Fred Willard ...
Kal Penn ...
Steve Braun ...
Dan Bochart Dan Bochart ...
Paula Garcés ...
Maria (as Paula Garcès)
Mike Sheer Mike Sheer ...
Christopher Thompson Christopher Thompson ...
David Krumholtz ...
Eddie Kaye Thomas ...
Angelo Tsarouchas ...
Mean Tollbooth Guy (as Angelo Tsachouras)
Anthony Anderson ...
Siu Ta ...
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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  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

White Castle | Stoner | Police | Stoned | Munchies  | See more »

Taglines:

Fast Food. High Times.

Genres:

Adventure | Comedy

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong language, sexual content, drug use and some crude humor (certificate no. 40416) See all certifications »

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Country:

USA | Canada | Germany

Language:

English | Hindi

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Harold & Kumar Get the Munchies See more »

Filming Locations:

Caledon, Ontario, Canada See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$9,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$5,480,378 (USA) (1 August 2004) (2135 Screens)

Gross:

$18,225,165 (USA) (12 September 2004)
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Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

There were no White Castles in the filming location so a building was trucked in. See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: When Kumar stops the car to urinate in the bushes. As raccoon climbs in the back seat of car, the puppeteers hand and the puppet stick is clearly visible between the front seats. 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

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Soundtracks

"Dance of the Warrior"
Written by Anthony Anderson, Stephen Gaines, Pallo Peacock
Performed by Zion I (as Zion-i)
Courtesy of Live Up Records by arrangment with Position Soundtrack Services
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