How High
Overview
"How High" is a hilarious stoner comedy that follows two underachieving stoners who enrol in Harvard University to find their stolen marijuana plant, leading to a series of absurd misadventures.
Most Famous Scene or Line
One of the most famous scenes in "How High" is when the main characters, Silas and Jamal, smoke marijuana grown from the ashes of their deceased friend and gain supernatural intelligence to ace their college entrance exams.
Fun Fact
"How High" was initially conceived as a sequel to the 1998 stoner comedy "Half Baked," starring Dave Chappelle, but the concept evolved into a standalone film starring Method Man and Redman.
Box Office
"How High" grossed over $31 million worldwide, making it a commercial success despite receiving mixed reviews from critics.
The Gentlemen
Overview
"The Gentleman" is a stylish and sophisticated crime thriller that revolves around an American expat who becomes entangled in the British drug trade, leading to a series of violent conflicts with rival criminals.
Most Famous Scene or Line
One of the most famous scenes in "The Gentleman" is when Mickey Pearson, played by Matthew McConaughey, confronts Dry Eye, a Chinese gangster, in a tense standoff over control of the marijuana empire.
Fun Fact
Director Guy Ritchie wrote the screenplay for "The Gentleman" while listening to hip-hop music, which inspired the film's energetic pacing and eclectic soundtrack.
Box Office
"The Gentleman" grossed over $115 million worldwide, marking a successful return to Ritchie's signature crime genre after directing big-budget blockbusters like "Aladdin."
Pineapple Express
Overview
"Pineapple Express" is a classic stoner comedy that follows a process server and his marijuana dealer as they go on the run from hitmen and corrupt police officers after witnessing a murder.
Most Famous Scene or Line
One of the most famous scenes in "Pineapple Express" is when Dale and Saul, played by Seth Rogen and James Franco, get into a high-speed chase with hitmen while under the influence of marijuana, resulting in hilarious and chaotic antics.
Fun Fact
The strain of marijuana featured in "Pineapple Express" was created specifically for the film and later became popular in real-life dispensaries, further cementing the movie's influence on stoner culture.
Box Office
"Pineapple Express" grossed over $101 million worldwide, solidifying its status as a cult favourite among fans of stoner comedies.
High School
Overview
"High School" is an underrated gem that follows two high school students who accidentally ingest marijuana-laced brownies and must find a way to pass a mandatory drug test to avoid expulsion, leading to a series of outrageous schemes.
Most Famous Scene or Line
One of the most famous scenes in "High School" is when the main characters, Henry and Travis, attempt to steal the school's drug test results from the principal's office but end up causing chaos and destruction in the process.
Fun Fact
"High School" features a cameo appearance by Snoop Dogg, who plays the role of a wise janitor who helps the protagonists navigate their way through their marijuana-fuelled adventure.
Box Office
Despite receiving positive reviews from critics, "High School" struggled at the box office, grossing only $139,000 worldwide due to limited theatrical release and lack of marketing.
Harold and Kumar
Overview
"Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay" is a hilarious buddy comedy that follows Harold and Kumar as they travel to Amsterdam but are mistaken for terrorists and sent to Guantanamo Bay, sparking a series of misadventures as they attempt to clear their names.
Most Famous Scene or Line
One of the most famous scenes in "Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay" is when the main characters inadvertently smoke marijuana with President George W. Bush on Air Force One, leading to a surreal and comedic encounter.
Fun Fact
"Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay" is the second instalment in the "Harold and Kumar" film series and features appearances by Neil Patrick Harris, Rob Corddry, and David Krumholtz in supporting roles.
Box Office
"Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay" grossed over $43 million worldwide, surpassing its predecessor's box office performance and solidifying the franchise's status as a cult favourite among fans of raunchy comedies.
