Fast food. High times.
Nerdy accountant Harold and his irrepressible friend, Kumar, 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.
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004) is a comedy and adventure film directed by Danny Leiner, released on July 2, 2004 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars John Cho, Kal Penn, Paula Garcés and Neil Patrick Harris. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 2,366 ratings.
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John Cho
as Harold Lee
Kal Penn
as Kumar Patel
Paula Garcés
as Maria
Neil Patrick Harris
as Neil Patrick Harris
David Krumholtz
as Seth Goldstein
Eddie Kaye Thomas
as Rosenberg
Christopher Meloni
as Freakshow
Malin Akerman
as Liane
Ryan Reynolds
as Male Nurse
Fred Willard
as Dr. Willoughby
Kate Kelton
as Christy
Brooke D'Orsay
as Clarissa
Directed by Danny Leiner, written by Hayden Schlossberg and Jon Hurwitz, produced by Greg Shapiro and Nathan Kahane.
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 2,366 ratings.
Decent watch, could watch again, and can recommend. I'm not a fan of drug humor, "because he's HIGH" isn't a good enough joke to me, but this felt like a spiritual successor to "Dumb and Dumber" (another movie that is funny, but I'm not a huge fan of). John Cho and Kal Penn work amazingly together, so much so that I'm honestly surprised there isn't a web series of "Harold and Kumar" skits (and if there are, then…
Reviewed on September 15, 2020
This 2004 stoner comedy follows two young gentlemen, Harold and Kumar, who are out on a quest to settle their hunger pangs with a little late night snack after watching a tempting commercial. Getting there is half the fun, and for these duo, they are in for the night of their lives! Their trip to satisfy their crave doesn’t go without a series of mishaps, as they battle their way through one unpredictable event…
Reviewed on April 13, 2025
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The main cast of Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004) includes John Cho, Kal Penn, Paula Garcés, Neil Patrick Harris and David Krumholtz. The film was directed by Danny Leiner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle was released on July 2, 2004 and runs for 1h 28m.
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 2,366 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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