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Still raunchy, still irreverent, and still hit-and-miss, this Harold & Kumar outing also has a Christmas miracle: The audience gets to see the sweeter side of the duo. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Six years after their last adventure, stoner pals Harold (John Cho) and Kumar (Kal Penn) have grown apart and found new friends. As each is busy making holiday preparations, a mysterious package mistakenly arrives on Kumar's doorstep. Unfortunately, Kumar's attempt to redirect the package to Harold goes up in smoke -- along with a prize Christmas tree belonging to Harold's father-in-law. The pair's journey across New York City to find a replacement tree threatens to blow Christmas Eve sky-high.
  • Rating:
    R (Graphic Nudity|Drug Use|Pervasive Language|Some Violence|Strong Crude & Sexual Content)
  • Genre:
    other, comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Todd Strauss-Schulson
  • Producer:
    Greg Shapiro
  • Writer:
    Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $35.0M
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    Kingsgate Films
  • Sound Mix:
    SDDS, Dolby Digital

Cast & Crew

John Cho
Harold
Kal Penn
Kumar
Neil Patrick Harris
Self
Danneel Harris
Vanessa
Paula Garcés
Maria
Tom Lennon
Todd
Danny Trejo
Mr. Perez
Elias Koteas
Sergei Katsov
Eddie Kaye Thomas
Rosenberg
David Krumholtz
Goldstein
Todd Strauss-Schulson
Director
Jon Hurwitz
Screenwriter
Hayden Schlossberg
Screenwriter
Greg Shapiro
Producer
Nathan Kahane
Executive Producer
Nicole Brown
Executive Producer
Richard Brener
Executive Producer
Michael Disco
Executive Producer
Samuel J. Brown
Executive Producer
Michael Barrett
Cinematographer
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Audience Reviews for A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas

  • Apr 30, 2013
    In the days leading up to Christmas, Kumar(Kal Penn) receives two gifts. The first is that his girlfriend Vanessa(Danneel Harris) is pregnant. The second is actually for his friend Harold(John Cho) who he has not seen in a couple of years and whose wife Maria(Paula Garces) is ovulating while nearly all of his in-laws are visiting him for the holidays. Said visit not getting off to a good start when his father-in-law(Danny Trejo) voices his disapproval of Harold's faux Christmas tree. It may seem strange for a movie as profane as "A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas" to nail the true meaning of Christmas, but that it does, in its own goofy and affable way. Along the same line of thought, it is also about love, friendship and how spending quality time with loved ones is more important than material items.(That having been said, I wouldn't mind one of those Wafflebots. Just as long as they are not bent on world domination.) And just as much, the movie has its own unique way of exploring identity, upending any number of stereotypes, especially casting Danny Trejo very much against type. Plus, it does a great job of showing 3D to be the cheap gimmick it is by flinging all manner of objects at the screen.
    Walter M Super Reviewer
  • Mar 17, 2013
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  • Jan 02, 2013
    I thought it was better than the 2nd film but not as good as the first one. Neil Patrick Harris is hilarious as usual. It was great seeing Danny Trejo in the film.
    Sol C Super Reviewer
  • Dec 07, 2012
    The first H & K was the best. With each sequel they make, it just goes downhill.
    Ida K Super Reviewer
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