4.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
How High (2001)
How High (2001)
Overview
Jamal and Silas, two ordinary guys who smoke something magical, pass their college entrance exams with flying colors and end up at Harvard. Ivy League ways are strange but Silas and Jamal take it in a stride -- until their supply of supernatural smoke runs dry. That's when they have to start living by their wits and rely on their natural resources to make the grade.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Viewer Rating
4.5
Overview
Jamal and Silas, two ordinary guys who smoke something magical, pass their college entrance exams with flying colors and end up at Harvard. Ivy League ways are strange but Silas and Jamal take it in a stride -- until their supply of supernatural smoke runs dry. That's when they have to start living by their wits and rely on their natural resources to make the grade.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film leans left by satirizing the elitism and rigid norms of a prestigious institution, championing the unconventional success of outsiders who challenge the status quo rather than conforming to it, which aligns with progressive values of anti-establishment and social justice.
The movie demonstrates significant DEI through its explicit casting of Black actors in lead and prominent roles, which challenges traditional Hollywood norms. Furthermore, the narrative explicitly critiques traditional identities and power structures, portraying them negatively as obstacles to the protagonists' journey.
Secondary
The film 'How High' does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its comedic narrative. The story centers on two protagonists navigating college life through unconventional means, with no elements pertaining to LGBTQ+ identity or experiences present in the plot or character arcs.
The film 'How High' does not feature any transsexual characters or themes. Its plot centers on stoner comedy and college antics, without engaging with transgender identity or related issues in any capacity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
How High is an original film with characters created specifically for this movie. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or prior installments from which character genders could have been established and subsequently changed.
How High is an original film from 2001, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there are no prior canonical or historical racial portrayals to compare against for a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.2
6.3
Critic Ratings
2.5
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