Pineapple Express (2008): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Pineapple Express is a 2008 action thriller directed by David Gordon Green, starring Seth Rogen, James Franco and Gary Cole. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $101.6 million worldwide on a $27 million budget. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globes 2009. Critics gave it 68% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- David Gordon Green
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $27M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Pineapple Express About?
The premise of Pineapple Express without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After witnessing a murder, process-server Dale Denton finds himself caught in a dangerous situation. He and his marijuana dealer, Saul Silver, are forced to go on the run, desperately trying to evade the killers who are after them. Their only connection to the incident is a discarded roach of the incredibly rare Pineapple Express strain, which they hope will lead them to safety and perhaps a good lawyer as they navigate a chaotic and increasingly perilous escape.
Pineapple Express Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- stoner
- falling downhill
- watching tv
- man tied up
- handcuffed man
- male wears underwear
- retro version of studio logo
- female police officer
- police officer
- drug gang
- drug ring
- gang war
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- rival gang
- american gangster
- gang
- gangsterism
- gangland
- gangland crime
- gangland hit
- gangland murder
- gangland execution
- shot dead
- shot and killed
- asian gang
- asian gangster
- smoking marijuana
- joint
- recreational marijuana
- illegal marijuana
- high on marijuana
- stoned
- buddy film
- police corruption
- hispanic woman
- latina
- american gang
- hitman
- gang shooting
- major drug dealer
- drug kingpin
- drug trade
- marijuana trafficking
- weed dealer
- smoking a joint
- rolling a joint
- stoner comedy
- cigarette smoking
- nosebleed
- buddy movie
- murder of a hitman
Pineapple Express Cast
Seth Rogen leads the cast, with James Franco and Gary Cole. Directed by David Gordon Green.
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Director David Gordon Green
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Pineapple Express Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Pineapple Express 68% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 68% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 73%
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Metacritic 64 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 66% User score
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Pineapple Express Plot Summary
What happens in Pineapple Express from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1937, within a military installation, a soldier (played by Bill Hader) is being closely monitored through a two-way mirror, where he openly shares his grievances about army life while enjoying marijuana. Due to his revelations, a high-ranking officer decides to terminate the project and makes marijuana illegal.
Full summary
The whole story of Pineapple Express, scene by scene
Pineapple Express Box Office & Budget
Pineapple Express grossed $101.6 million worldwide on a $27 million budget, 3.8 times what it cost. $87.3 million came from the US and Canada and $14.3 million (14%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$101.6M
3.8× its budget
- US & Canada
- $87.3M
- International
- $14.3M
- Budget
- $27M
Pineapple Express Awards & Nominations
Pineapple Express earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globes 2009.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Golden Globes 2009 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy – James Franco
Pineapple Express Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Pineapple Express.
How Well Do You Know Pineapple Express?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Pineapple Express
61 cars on screen, including the 1988 Cadillac Brougham and the 2001 Daewoo Lanos.
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2000 Ford Crown Victoria Important role
Pineapple Express Also Known As
30 alternative titles, including “Superfumados” and “Alta Pedrada”.
- Also known as
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- Superfumados
- Alta Pedrada
- Ananas Express
- Strafumati
- Üşütük Kafalar
- Délire Express
- Ананасовый экспресс: Сижу, курю
- Ananász expressz
- Φούντα Εξπρές
- Boski chillout
- 菠萝快车
- Travička zelená
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- Ананас експрес
- Trávička zelená
- פיינאפל אקספרס
- 파인애플 익스프레스
- Piña express
- Segurando as Pontas
- Zadetki: Ananas ekspres
- Ананасовий експрес
- 菠蘿快遞
- Pineapple Express: O afacere riscantă
- Ngọn Dứa Thần Tốc
- قطار الأناناس السريع
- Mari Huanos Ekspresas
- Ananas ekspres, ანანასის ექსპრესი
- スモーキング・ハイ
- วุ่นเเล้วตู จู่ๆ ก็โดนล่า
- Ananassiekspress
- Superfumats
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Pineapple Express FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Pineapple Express, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Pineapple Express?
Pineapple Express runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was Pineapple Express released?
Pineapple Express was released on August 6, 2008.
Who directed Pineapple Express?
Pineapple Express was directed by David Gordon Green.
More films by David Gordon Green Who is in the cast of Pineapple Express?
Pineapple Express stars Seth Rogen, James Franco and Gary Cole.
How much did Pineapple Express make at the box office?
Pineapple Express grossed $101.6 million worldwide ($87.3 million domestic, $14.3 million international) on a budget of $27 million.
How is Pineapple Express rated?
Pineapple Express has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 68% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Was Pineapple Express nominated for any awards?
Pineapple Express received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Pineapple Express have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Pineapple Express has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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