Comedy,Adventure
United States of America
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle is a 2004 stoner comedy film directed by Danny Leiner. The film stars John Cho as Harold Lee and Kal Penn as Kumar Patel, two college-aged stoners who set out on a quest to find the perfect White Castle burgers after getting a serious case of the munchies. Along the way, they encounter a series of misadventures and obstacles, including stereotypical portrayals of campus authorities, law enforcement officers, and other characters who make little effort to hide their prejudice.
The film tells the story of two underachieving roommates who are at a crossroads in their lives. Harold is a lonely investment banker who feels trapped in his job, while Kumar is a pre-med student who is more interested in smoking pot than studying for his exams. Together, they search for a way to satisfy their marijuana-induced cravings for White Castle burgers, embarking on a wild journey across New Jersey that involves getting lost on the New Jersey Turnpike, evading the clutches of racist cops, and encountering a forgotten love triangle from their high school days.
The film is regarded as a cult classic and has spawned multiple sequels, including Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay and A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas. It is known for its irreverent humor, gross-out gags, and pointed social commentary, particularly with regard to issues of race and representation in popular culture. Despite its reputation as a stoner comedy, the film has been praised for its subversive take on the buddy comedy genre and its willingness to tackle controversial subjects head-on.
