Harold (2008): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Harold is a 2008 comedy directed by T. Sean Shannon, starring Cuba Gooding Jr., Spencer Breslin and Nikki Blonsky. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $43.5 million worldwide on a $12 million budget. Critics gave it 31% on Rotten Tomatoes and 10 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- T. Sean Shannon
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- City Lights Pictures
- Budget
- $12M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Harold About?
The premise of Harold without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A hilarious coming-of-age story follows Harold, a teenager who finds himself facing the challenges of a new town and premature baldness. He unexpectedly finds guidance and friendship with Cromer, a resourceful school janitor. Together, they navigate the complexities of high school, as Harold learns to embrace his identity and discovers his confidence.
Harold Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- oral sex
- female full frontal nudity
- pubic hair
- female pubic hair
- female rear nudity
- guantanamo bay
- air marshal
- homeland security
- bordello
- brothel
- prostitution
- female female kiss
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- lesbian sex
- black panties
- public nudity
- tan line
- nudity
- dancing monkey
- prostitute
- fellatio
- escape from prison
- george w. bush character
- camouflage
- deershot
- prejudice
- nsa
- girl wears underwear
- reference to the goonies
- shack
- brother sister relationship
- hydrant
- fur hat
- confederate flag
- dog
- man's best friend
- indian in america
- papadum
- imperialism
- character names in title
- besteirol
- split screen
- male protagonist
- female nudity
- brothel madam
- female frontal nudity
- reference to pubic hair
- male full frontal nudity
- escape
- farce comedy
- kkk ku klux klan
Harold Cast
Cuba Gooding Jr. leads the cast, with Spencer Breslin and Nikki Blonsky. Directed by T. Sean Shannon.
- Director T. Sean Shannon
Harold Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Harold 31% on Rotten Tomatoes and 10 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
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IMDb 6.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 31% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 41%
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Metacritic 10 Metascore
User score 6.6
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TMDB 55% User score
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Harold Plot Summary
What happens in Harold from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
After returning from a trip to White Castle, Harold Lee (John Cho](/actor/john-cho)) and Kumar Patel (Kal Penn) decide to embark on an adventure to Amsterdam, Netherlands. Harold’s intention is to surprise his crush, Maria (Paula Garcés), while also indulging in some cannabis. The two friends are polar opposites: Harold is meticulous and plans every detail, while Kumar thrives on spontaneity and embraces life’s unpredictability.
At the airport, Kumar faces a “random” pat-down, which he perceives as racial profiling. The journey takes a twist when they run into Kumar’s ex-girlfriend, Vanessa Fanning (Danneel Harris), who is soon to marry Colton Graham (Eric Winter), Harold’s college associate with powerful family ties.
Full summary
The whole story of Harold, scene by scene
Harold Box Office & Budget
Harold grossed $43.5 million worldwide on a $12 million budget, 3.6 times what it cost. $38.1 million came from the US and Canada and $5.4 million (12%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$43.5M
3.6× its budget
- US & Canada
- $38.1M
- International
- $5.4M
- Budget
- $12M
How Well Do You Know Harold?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
What are Harold and Kumar's main goals during their trip to Amsterdam?
Cars in Harold
8 cars on screen, including the 2008 Ford Edge and the 2008 Ford Expedition.
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2008 Ford Edge Important role -
2008 Ford Expedition Important role -
1988 BMW 325i Cabrio E30 Minor role -
1995 Geo Metro Minor role
Harold Also Known As
41 alternative titles, including “Harold & Kumar 2” and “Harold and Kumar escape from Guantanamo Bay”.
- Also known as
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- Harold & Kumar 2
- Harold and Kumar escape from Guantanamo Bay
- Harold et Kumar s'évadent de Guantanamo
- Harold And Kumar 2
- 猪头汉堡包2
- 猪头逛大街2
- Zahulime, uvidime 2
- 해롤드와 쿠마 2: 관티나모로부터의 탈출
- Madrugada Muito Louca 2
- Harold und Kumar - Flucht aus Guantanamo
- Harold y Kumar 2
- 해롤드와 쿠마 2: 관타나모만 탈출
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- Harold & Kumar - Flugten fra Guantanamo Bay
- 寻堡奇遇2
- Harold & Kumar 2 - Flucht aus Guantanamo
- Kalandférgek 2. - Öbölből vödörbe
- Dos colgaos muy fumaos: Fuga de Guantánamo
- Гарольд и Кумар: Побег из Гуантанамо
- Zahulíme, uvidíme 2
- Zahulime, uvidime: Utek z Guantanama
- Harold i Kumar uciekają z Guantanamo
- Harold și Kumar evadează din Guantanamo Bay
- Harold & Kumar - Due amici in fuga
- Grande Moca
- Meu! A Fuga
- Harold & Kumar 2 - Flugten fra Guantanamo
- הרולד וקומר 2: בורחים ממפרץ גואנטנמו
- Uma Viagem Muito Louca
- Харолд и Кумар 2: Бягство от Гуантанамо Бей
- Harold ve Kumar 2
- Harold i Kumar s’escapen de Guantánamo
- Dos Tontos en Fuga
- 豬頭漢堡包2
- Гарольд і Кумар: Втеча з Гуантанамо
- Harold & Kumar 2 - Pako Guantanamosta
- Harold & Kumar Thoát Khỏi Ngục Guantanamo
- Harold ja Kumar: põgenemine Guantanamo Bayst
- แฮโรลด์กับคูมาร์ คู่บ้าแหกคุกป่วน
- Haroldas ir Kumaras bėga iš Guantanamo
- Harold i Kumar: Bijeg iz Guantanama
- Zadeta modela 2: Beg iz Guantanama
Seen Harold?
Movies Like Harold
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay, Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle and Darlings!.
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Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay 2008 -
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle 2004 -
Darlings! 1984 -
Hollywood Harry 1986 -
Harvard Man 2002 -
Hard Feelings 2023 -
Hollywood High 1976 -
Stealing Harvard 2002 -
Harold Buttleman: Daredevil Stuntman 2003 -
Old School 2003 -
Surf School 2006 -
The Hollywood Knights 1980
Harold FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Harold, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Harold?
Harold runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Harold released?
Harold was released on July 11, 2008.
Who directed Harold?
Harold was directed by T. Sean Shannon.
More films by T. Sean Shannon Who is in the cast of Harold?
Harold stars Cuba Gooding Jr., Spencer Breslin and Nikki Blonsky.
How much did Harold make at the box office?
Harold grossed $43.5 million worldwide ($38.1 million domestic, $5.4 million international) on a budget of $12 million.
How is Harold rated?
Harold has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 31% on Rotten Tomatoes, 10 on Metacritic and 55% on TMDB.
Does Harold have a post-credit scene?
No. Harold has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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