Pineapple Express

2008·Movie
1h 51min·R
67
GoodGoodWatch score

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High energy, funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Violence7

Heart

Hopeful

  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis6
  • Coming of Age3

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Crime and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure Escapism

Skip it if

You want something quiet and calm

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About

Put this in your pipe and smoke it.

A stoner and his dealer are forced to go on the run from the police after the pothead witnesses a cop commit a murder.
Stoner ComedyAction-PackedBuddy FilmDark HumorWitty DialogueHigh OctaneCrime ThrillerAbsurdist SituationsCult Classic

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Pineapple Express

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Pineapple Express legally?

Pineapple Express is included with a subscription to Hulu, Netflix, YouTube TV, and TNT in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Pineapple Express worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 91). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Pineapple Express rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Pineapple Express?

1 h 51 min

Pineapple Express runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Pineapple Express?

Critics80
Audiences72

Not quite. Critics rate Pineapple Express higher (80) than audiences (72). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Pineapple Express a box office hit?

Budget$27 million
Box office$102 million

Yes. It cost about $27 million to make and earned $102 million worldwide, 3.8 times its budget.

What language is Pineapple Express in?

EnglishcnKorean

It was made in English, with some cn, Korean. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Pineapple Express?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Pineapple Express in 93 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Pineapple Express use?

Unusual EuphemismOnly a Flesh WoundEven Evil Has Loved OnesCar FuAmbiguously GayToo Dumb to LiveGPS EvidencePlot HoleJerkassForeshadowingWimp FightNew-Age Retro Hippieand 78 more

TV Tropes lists 90 storytelling tropes for Pineapple Express, including Unusual Euphemism, Only a Flesh Wound, Even Evil Has Loved Ones.

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