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Dave Chappelle, Guillermo Díaz, Jim Breuer, Harland Williams, Rachel True ... see more see more... , Clarence Williams III , Laura Silverman , Tommy Chong , Jon Stewart , Snoop Dogg , Stephen Baldwin , Willie Nelson , Janeane Garofalo , Steven Wright , R.D. Reid , Gregg Rogell , Kevin Brennan , Alice Poon , Rick Demas , David Bluestein , Bob Saget , Thomas Chong

Returning from a food run, kindly kindergarten teacher Kenny (Harland Williams) makes the mistake of feeding a massive amount of junk food to a tired-looking, diabetic NYPD horse, which drops dead. To... read more read more...ssed in jail, Kenny relies on his totally stoned roommates (Dave Chappelle, Guillermo Diaz, Jim Breuer) to devise a way to raise the 100,000-dollar bail. Their solution? Sell marijuana stolen from a government research lab. Cameos in this comedy include Stephen Wright, Janeane Garofalo, Stephen Baldwin, Snoop Doggy Dogg, Willie Nelson, and Jon Stewart. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi

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DVD Release Date: June 30, 1998

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  • June 29, 2008
    Stupid comedy but done well. I laugh at this movie all the time.
  • November 9, 2011
    Half Baked was one of the first stoner comedies that I have seen, and though since then, I've seen a lot of the films in this comedy sub genre, Half Baked still remains a fun comedy classic. Dave Chappelle makes this film fun to watch, and the other actors starring opposite him a... read morere just as nuts as he is. Half Baked is one of the best stoner comedies that you can see and it is simply a fun comedy with a good cast guaranteed to make you laugh. Aside from Cheech & Chong Still Smoking, Half Baked is one of the best stoner comedies, only to be outclassed by The Big Lebowski. Still, Half Baked is a good film and if these films are your type of humor, then this is a must see. Dave Chapplle has never been funnier Half Baked may not be perfect, but it definitely has enough quirky comedy for it to make it a must see film. If you love stoner films, you owe it to yourself to check this one out. The cast starring opposite Chappelle are funny, and there are plenty of memorable scenes to enjoy in this film. Half Baked is the perfect comedy to enjoy with friends, and is a funny film that might even make people who don't normally like these types of comedies, laugh. Half Baked is a fun film and is one of Chappelle's funniest roles (aside from his show). Half Baked may not be a flawless comedy, but for what it is, it certainly is a funny film guaranteed to make you laugh. Half Baked is simply put, good fun and with Dave Chappelle in the film, how can you not laugh?
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    September 30, 2011
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    Dave Chapelle doing what he does best, acting high and talking about weed.
  • July 6, 2011
    Dave Chapelle is the king when it comes to stoner comedy. I love all his stand-ups and the show he had on Comedy Central. As for this movie, it ain't too bad either. Some of the timing is a little off in places, and the script could have used some brush-ups, but all in all, it's ... read morequite funny. Keep your eyes peeled for cameos by Snoop Dog and Bob Saget.
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    May 30, 2011
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    This is, hands down, one of the dumbest movies I have ever seen, but I can say that it had me laughing my ass off a few times. That being said, a few scenes that makes you laugh, cannot make up for a film relying on breaking a man out of prison by selling drugs, to be good in any... read more way. This film was mildly enjoyable, and frankly, was quite boring, but when it was funny, it was funny! The title Half-Baked says it all, from being stupid, to funny, to outrageous, and slapped on screen, ones liking for this film can go either way. I just barely liked this film, and I am not recommending it, but I had a little fun!
  • September 8, 2010
    4 stars
  • March 27, 2010
    I can't really say that it's the worst movie ever made or that it's the dumbest movie ever made. Why this movie fails is because it thinks it's being smart and clever. I it was honestly made to say why smoking is for complete morons and everyone who does it is probably like Dave ... read moreChapelle or Jim Breuer. It's basically second rate Cheech and Chong, but it doesn't allow itself to be fun. It's almost uncomfortable to watch at times because of the horrible attempt at being relevant.
  • February 23, 2010
    Despite its popularity, I'm not a huge fan.
  • September 4, 2009
    It's a stoner episode of The Chappelle's Show. Not a classic, but still memorably funny in it's own right.
  • August 16, 2008
    Effed up.

Critic Reviews


Phil Villarreal
December 16, 2005
Phil Villarreal, Arizona Daily Star

Riotous, even to the sober. Full Review

Michael A. Smith
April 22, 2005
Michael A. Smith, Nolan's Pop Culture Review

So funny! "But I'm Cuban, B." "YES, Cuban B!"

Scott Weinberg
February 22, 2005
Scott Weinberg, DVD Clinic

As far as pot comedies go, it's got just enough laughs to warrant a visit. Full Review

Jake Euker
March 17, 2004
Jake Euker, F5 (Wichita, KS)

Winningly stupid comedy, with the emphasis on stupid.

James Sanford
July 2, 2003
James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette

seems half-produced, with a grainy, unattractive look and bargain-basement special-effects that ruin some good ideas. Perhaps the filmmakers blew their budget on the slew of guest stars who pop up bri... Full Review

Brian Mckay
March 21, 2003
Brian Mckay, eFilmCritic.com

The definitive stoner's anthem film. Chapelle is hilarious and charismatic. Great celebrity cameos help keep the uneven script afloat. (Best served fully baked). Full Review

David Nusair
November 12, 2002
David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews

Half-Baked wants to be a classic moronic movie, but it's just too stupid to achieve that goal. Full Review

David Luty
January 1, 2000
David Luty, Film Journal International

The film, in spite of any plot, is one sketch after another, some of which fall flat, some of which fall flatter. Full Review

Michael Dequina
January 1, 2000
Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com

The filmmakers forgot to come up with more than one joke, and the one that they do have isn't very funny. Full Review

Brendan Kelly
March 26, 2009
Brendan Kelly, Variety

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