Pineapple Express

2008, Action/Comedy, 1h 52m

205 Reviews 250,000+ Ratings

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Both funny and scattershot, this loose-knit action/buddy/stoner comedy bridges genres and keeps a steady tempo of low-ball laughs. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Stoner Dale Denton's (Seth Rogen) enjoyment of a rare strain of marijuana may prove fatal when he drops his roach in a panic after witnessing a murder. Upon learning that the fancy weed can be traced back to them, Dale and his dealer (James Franco) go on the lam, with a dangerous drug lord (Gary Cole) and crooked cop (Rosie Perez) hot on their heels.
  • Rating:
    R (Pervasive Language|Drug Use|Sexual References|Violence)
  • Genre:
    Action, Comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    David Gordon Green
  • Producer:
    Judd Apatow, Shauna Robertson
  • Writer:
    Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $87.3M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Sony Pictures Entertainment

Cast & Crew

Seth Rogen
Dale Denton
James Franco
Saul Silver
Gary Cole
Ted Jones
Rosie Perez
Carol, Female Cop
Danny McBride
Red
Kevin Corrigan
Budlofsky
Craig Robinson
Matheson
Amber Heard
Angie Anderson
Ed Begley Jr.
Robert
Nora Dunn
Shannon
Bobby Lee
Bobby
James Remar
Gen. Bratt
David Gordon Green
Director
Seth Rogen
Screenwriter
Evan Goldberg
Screenwriter
Judd Apatow
Producer
Shauna Robertson
Producer
Seth Rogen
Executive Producer
Evan Goldberg
Executive Producer
Tim Orr
Cinematographer
Craig Alpert
Film Editor
Graeme Revell
Original Music
Chris Spellman
Production Design
Marc Dabe
Art Director
Robert Kensinger
Set Decoration
John A. Dunn
Costume Designer
Billy Hopkins
Casting
Suzanne Crowley
Casting
Kerry Barden
Casting
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Audience Reviews for Pineapple Express

  • Apr 01, 2017
    the worst film i've seen IN YEARS! painful! time i cannot get back.
    Sanity Assassin ! Super Reviewer
  • Feb 27, 2016
    Pineapple Express is hilarious, has two great leads and as well as being action packed. Pineapple Express is a lot of fun, but don't go into it expecting it to be artsy or anything... actually come to think of it... it is!
    Mr N Super Reviewer
  • Mar 08, 2013
    Celebrity stoners Rogan and Franco clearly were sober enough to make this not too bad comedy about the epic quest for perfect pot. Perhaps not as a memorable as Superbad or Knocked Up but it nonetheless isn't a waste of time.
    John B Super Reviewer
  • Nov 06, 2012
    A brilliant really funny film from start to finish one of Seths best, Great stoner film, The plot was different and well told and it's suprisingly full of action that's great and full of humour that works well.
    Jamie C Super Reviewer
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