Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle 2004

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Harold Lee (John Cho), a high-strung investment banker and second-generation Korean-American, finds himself buried under an avalanche of work demands from his colleagues, including Billy Carver (Ethan Embry). Meanwhile, Harold’s roommate Kumar Patel (Kal Penn), a second-generation Indian-American, is struggling to find his place in the world. Despite his family’s expectations that he’ll follow in their footsteps and become a doctor, Kumar has other plans - or at least, that’s what he wants others to think.

As Harold navigates his mundane office life, he can’t help but be drawn to Maria (Paula Garces), the object of his affections. However, his inability to express his feelings only adds to his frustration. After a night of marijuana-fueled revelry, Harold and Kumar find themselves on a quest for White Castle, their cravings for those iconic sliders driving them to explore the city.

Their journey takes an unexpected turn when they stumble upon Goldstein (David Krumholtz) & Rosenberg (Eddie Kaye Thomas), their neighbors, who are equally high but more interested in indulging in a Katie Holmes film fest than joining Harold and Kumar on their culinary adventure. The trio’s attempt to purchase White Castle is thwarted at the first toll booth, leaving them no choice but to seek out an alternative.

After a series of misadventures, including a stop at Princeton University where Kumar procures more marijuana from student Bradley Thomas (Dov Tiefenbach) - and gets caught in the process - Harold and Kumar find themselves on a wild goose chase, racing against time to satisfy their cravings for White Castle. Along the way, they unwittingly miss a pivotal party hosted by Cindy Kim (Siu Ta), a studious Princeton student who has a secret crush on Harold.

As they embark on their journey once more, Kumar pulls over to attend to a personal matter, only to have a mischievous raccoon invade the vehicle and leave its mark on Harold. In an effort to alleviate Harold’s concerns, Kumar takes him to the local hospital for a thorough examination, but things take an unexpected turn when they encounter Kumar’s father and older brother Saikat, both of whom happen to be medical professionals. Kumar’s failed attempt at apologizing only serves to escalate the situation, as he seizes the opportunity to pilfer their ID badges in order to procure some much-needed medical marijuana.

However, this unorthodox plan leads to an unforeseen twist when Kumar is mistaken for his brother by a quick-thinking OR nurse, who promptly tasks him with performing emergency surgery on a gunshot victim. In a stunning display of unexpected skill, Kumar successfully saves the patient’s life mere moments before the clock strikes zero; as the patient recovers, they offer Harold and the medical team valuable insight into reaching their next destination - the legendary White Castle.

As they continue their quest for adventure, Kumar spots Maria at a local cinema and concocts a plan to get her attention, hoping that Harold will have the chance to connect with her. However, Harold’s anxiety gets the better of him, and he inadvertently sends the car crashing into a nearby object. The duo is subsequently rescued by Freakshow, a charismatic tow-truck driver whose rugged appearance belies his warm hospitality. As they take refuge in his home, Harold and Kumar are surprised to find themselves propositioned by Freakshow’s alluring wife Liane, but their hesitation proves short-lived as they flee the situation in disgust.

Kumar then picks up an unexpected hitchhiker - none other than Neil Patrick Harris, who is clearly under the influence of ecstasy. As the pair ventures into a nearby convenience store to gather directions, Kumar springs into action to protect the Indian owner from Cole and his group of obnoxious extremists. However, their brief respite is interrupted when Harris commandeers their vehicle and takes off, leaving Harold and Kumar to face yet another challenge.

Their troubles continue as they are accosted by a bigoted police officer named Palumbo for jaywalking. In a moment of frustration, Harold attempts to punch Kumar, only to inadvertently strike the offending officer instead, resulting in his own arrest. As Harold languishes behind bars, he meets Tarik Jackson, a philosophical individual who has been arrested for simply being African American, and begins to contemplate the absurdity of it all.

As Kumar masterminds a diversionary 911 call, he slips into the police station to liberate Harold from custody. The duo makes a swift exit, only to be confronted by an unexpected ally: a wayward cheetah that has developed a taste for Harold’s beef jerky. As they share a surreal moment of marijuana-fueled bonding with their new feline friend, Harold’s carelessness results in the destruction of his laptop, containing all his hard-earned work. With their White Castle dreams seemingly dashed, Harold and Kumar initially decide to abandon their quest, but a chance encounter with a group of rowdy thrill-seekers prompts them to steal a truck and hit the open road.

Their joyride is short-lived, as they find themselves pursued by a determined State trooper who corners them at the edge of a precipitous cliff. Undeterred, Harold and Kumar devise an audacious plan, utilizing a hang glider to soar down to the promised land below - White Castle. However, their triumphant arrival is tempered by the reality of empty pockets, leaving them crestfallen.

Enter Harris, who appears out of nowhere, apologizing for pilfering their ride and treating them to a meal at White Castle. As they savor their victory, Kumar begins to wrestle with his own ambitions, questioning whether he’s destined to follow in the footsteps of his Indian heritage by becoming a doctor. Meanwhile, Harold returns home to find his coworkers pulling up, only to reveal that their claims of working late were nothing more than a ruse. Enraged by their deception, Harold exacts a promise from them to behave, threatening to report their transgression if they fail.

As the night draws to a close, Harold shares a tender moment with Maria, confessing his true feelings, and the two share a kiss. However, Maria reveals her impending departure for Amsterdam, prompting Harold to reconsider his options. Kumar intervenes, convincing Harold that the Netherlands offers the perfect opportunity to win Maria’s heart - and sample the country’s famously liberal marijuana laws.

In a post-credits epilogue, justice is served as the corrupt police officers are arrested following Tarik’s lawsuit, while their counterparts apprehend the hooligans for possessing a sizeable stash of pot left behind by Kumar.