Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle

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Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle

R

2004

1h 28m

Comedy

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Nerdy accountant Harold (John Cho) and his irrepressible friend, Kumar (Kal Penn), 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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Critics Consensus

The likable leads and subversion of racial stereotypes elevate Harold and Kumar above the typical stoner comedy.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Dec 24, 2010

3/5

Extremely dumb and vulgar comedy; not for kids.

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Peter Travers

Rolling Stone

Aug 14, 2007

3.5/4

A multilayered goof on ethnic stereotypes...

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Empire Magazine

Apr 1, 2006

3/5

Warm, crazily inventive and sometimes hysterical...

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Dec 6, 2025

3/4

Harold and Maude Go to White Castle might have been a better bet, but Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle is nevertheless a gross-out comedy with a difference.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Mar 8, 2024

3/4

At once smart and stupid, it’s an odd mix that works just enough to make up for its failures.

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Sean Axmaker

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Sep 9, 2023

Just when we thought the stoner comedy was a hazy relic of the past, along comes a new farce that has every hallmark of having been written while under the influence.

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Anthony R

@RT59737731 2 days ago

Such a simple premise with such a strong punch. Makes me hungry for more.

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Gareth V

@geewah Oct 15, 2026

It’s not a cinematic masterpiece, but it’s a lot of fun, and a rare stoner film that’s about something more than stoners.

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Madam D

@Madam1948 Sep 10, 2026

I was smiling every moment of this film. And laughing quite often. Even the minor characters were funny.

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Johnny B

@RT92054627 Apr 3, 2026

One of the funniest films ever made and actually has a very poignant point about ethnicity acceptance in America. And you have to see it for Neil Patrick Harris alone.

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Mark C.

@mrpiggy1992 Mar 29, 2026

John Cho and Kal Penn are the Bill and Ted of the franchise plus they got excellent chemistry

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Jack F

@MovieFan111 Nov 18, 2025

I remember liking this movie a lot. It's famous for it's weird concept, and unforgettable leads. Also, a great addition to the raunch com subgenre. After viewing, you will never see the burger company the same way again. You just won't.

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Synopsis

Nerdy accountant Harold (John Cho) and his irrepressible friend, Kumar (Kal Penn), 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.

Director: Danny Leiner
Producer: Greg Shapiro, Nathan Kahane
Screenwriter: Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg
Distributor: New Line Cinema
Production Co: Kingsgate Films, Senator International, Endgame Entertainment
Rating: R (Sexual Content|Drug Use|Some Crude Humor|Strong Language)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 30, 2004, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 1, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA): $18.2M
Runtime: 1h 28m
Sound Mix: Surround, DTS, Dolby SRD, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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