Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008)

Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay parents guide

It stays inside its R, with moderate sex and nudity, and some violence.

Scare

Not scary

Jump scares

None noted

Gore

Light gore

Some blood or injury, briefly.

Violence

Some violence

Some fighting or peril.

Sex and nudity

Moderate

Moderate means a sex scene or nudity on screen, even brief, or sexual violence that is described or implied but never shown.

Language

Strong

Frequent strong profanity or slurs.

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Three questions

How gory is Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay?

Light gore and some violence.

What is Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay rated, and is it OK for kids?

Rated R, and it earns it: moderate sex and nudity, and frequent strong language. Not one for kids.

What is Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay about?

Having satisfied their urge for White Castle, Harold and Kumar jump on a plane to catch up with Harold's love interest, who's headed for the Netherlands. But the pair must change their plans when Kumar is accused of being a terrorist. Rob Corddry also stars in this wild comedy sequel that follows the hapless stoners' misadventures as they try to avoid being captured by the Department of Homeland Security.

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