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Half Baked

1998Movie1 h 22 minR

ComedyCrime
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic167.1Rotten Tomatoes28%81%

A quirky comedy movie about everyday modern life and pop culture.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Story

They'll do anything to save their best bud.

Three lovable party buds try to bail their friend out of jail. But just when the guys have mastered a plan, everything comes dangerously close to going up in smoke.

Feels like

  • Stoner Comedy
  • Cult Classic
  • Absurdist Humor
  • Friendship & Loyalty
  • 90s Nostalgia
  • Iconic Dialogue
  • Slapstick Comedy
  • Silly & Outrageous
  • Lighthearted Escapism

Cast

24 of 37

Crew

Directed by
Tamra Davis
Written by
Dave Chappelle, Neal Brennan
Produced by
Robert Simonds
Music by
Alf Clausen

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 16, 1998 · 1 h 22 min · R

Released
January 16, 1998
Runtime
1 h 22 min
Age rating
R
Content
Drug Use, Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Crime
Original language
English
Also spoken
Turkish
Made in
United States
Budget
$8 million
Box office
$17 million
Available in
78 countries

Tropes

Big Eater, Hypocritical Humor, Bodyguard Babes +9

  • Big Eater
  • Hypocritical Humor
  • Bodyguard Babes
  • Defeat by Modesty
  • MacGyvering
  • Villain Cred
  • Brick Joke
  • Generation Xerox
  • Refuge in Audacity
  • Sorry, I'm Gay
  • Does That Sound Like Fun to You?
  • Alliterative Name

12 of 32 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Half Baked?"

Questions about Half Baked

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Half Baked?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Half Baked from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 21 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Half Baked worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 28%, and Metacritic 16). Audiences rate it higher (73 out of 100) than critics (22).

Is there a sequel to Half Baked?

  1. Half Baked (1998)
  2. Half Baked: Totally High (2024)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Half Baked: Totally High (2024).

Will Half Baked make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Half Baked?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Half Baked use?

Big EaterHypocritical HumorBodyguard BabesDefeat by ModestyMacGyveringVillain CredBrick JokeGeneration XeroxRefuge in AudacitySorry, I'm GayDoes That Sound Like Fun to You?Alliterative Nameand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 tropes for it, including Big Eater, Hypocritical Humor, and Bodyguard Babes.