6.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004)
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Negative
Trans: Negative
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.9
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central conflict explicitly critiques racial stereotypes and discrimination, aligning its dominant themes with progressive values by showcasing the challenges faced by its minority protagonists, despite its comedic tone and focus on individual perseverance rather than systemic solutions.
The movie features two non-white protagonists and a diverse cast, with their cultural backgrounds integral to the narrative and humor. While it addresses themes of racial stereotypes and profiling through specific antagonistic characters, it does not present a broad critique of traditional identities or center an explicit DEI message.
Secondary
The film includes minor instances related to same-sex interactions, primarily for comedic effect. These often involve using same-sex acts or identities as a source of humiliation or discomfort, such as characters being forced to kiss or being mistakenly identified as gay, which contributes to a net problematic portrayal.
The film features characters whose gender presentation or identity is primarily used as a source of shock and discomfort for the protagonists, serving as a comedic device. These portrayals lean into problematic tropes, such as the 'trap' trope, and present characters in a demeaning light without offering any counterbalancing positive or affirming depictions. The overall impact is negative.
The film satirizes extremist and hypocritical Christian characters, portraying their bigotry and violence as negative and harmful. The narrative clearly condemns these behaviors, positioning the audience to sympathize with the protagonists who are victims of such prejudice, rather than validating the negative portrayals of faith.
The film is a comedy that does not feature any female characters engaging in direct physical combat. There are no scenes where a female character defeats one or more male opponents through skill, strength, or martial arts.
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters. All characters were created for this specific production, thus precluding any gender swaps from established canon.
The film features original characters, Harold Lee and Kumar Patel, who were created for this movie. There is no prior source material or historical basis for these characters to establish a canonical race that could be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.0
6.5
Critic Ratings
7.5
6.4
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