A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas (2011)
A raunchy and absurdist Christmas adventure unfolds as two friends accidentally ignite a holiday disaster.
Six years have elapsed since Guantanamo Bay, leaving Harold and Kumar estranged from one another with very different families, friends and lives. But when Kumar arrives on Harold's doorstep during the holiday season with a mysterious package in hand, he inadvertently burns down Harold's father-in-law's beloved Christmas tree. To fix the problem, Harold and Kumar embark on a mission through New York City to find the perfect Christmas tree, once again stumbling into trouble at every single turn.
How intense is A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas?
A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas has light gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a party watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs raunchy and absurdist. Rated R.
What A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas feels like
- Tone
- campydarkly comicpulpywhimsical
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- raunchy, absurdist
- Best for
- PartyComfort watchLate night
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Is A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas scary?
No. A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas?
A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas runs 1h 30m.
Where can I stream A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas?
A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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