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How High (2001)

“They've got their degrees all rolled up.”

6.4/10 · 1,097 votes 1h 33m r Comedy

#83 of 148 films from 2001 #1704 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Jesse Dylan · Written by Dustin Lee Abraham

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Overview

Jamal and Silas, two ordinary guys who smoke something magical, pass their college entrance exams with flying colors and end up at Harvard. Ivy League ways are strange but Silas and Jamal take it in a stride -- until their supply of supernatural smoke runs dry. That's when they have to start living by their wits and rely on their natural resources to make the grade.

Cast

Method Manas Silas P. Silas
Redmanas Jamal King
Obba Babatundéas Dean Carl Cain
Mike Eppsas Baby Powder
Anna Maria Horsfordas Mamma King
Fred Willardas Philip Huntley
Jeffrey Jonesas Vice President
Héctor Elizondoas Bill the Crew Coach
Lark Voorhiesas Lauren
Essence Atkinsas Jamie
Al Sheareras I Need Money
Chris Elwoodas Bart
T.J. Thyneas Gerald
Justin Urichas Jeffrey

Facts

Release dateDecember 21, 2001
Runtime93 min (1h 33m) — shorter as the 2001 average of 111 min
GenresComedy
LanguageEN
Budget$12,000,000
Box office$31,200,000 (2.6× budget)
IMDbtt0278488

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Questions

How long is How High?
How High runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Is How High worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.4/10 across 1,097 votes, which places it #83 of 148 films released in 2001 in this index (top 45%) and #1704 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed How High?
How High was directed by Jesse Dylan. Other well-rated titles by the same director: American Wedding (2003), Kicking & Screaming (2005).
Who stars in How High?
Method Man as Silas P. Silas; Redman as Jamal King; Obba Babatundé as Dean Carl Cain; Mike Epps as Baby Powder; Anna Maria Horsford as Mamma King; Fred Willard as Philip Huntley.
What is How High rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for How High?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/13207.

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