The Civil War on Drugs
“We are too high to help you.”
Synopsis
Two young stoners mistakenly believe the American Civil War is being waged over the legalization of marijuana. They join the cause and embark on an epic journey that brings them face to face with the Union, the Confederacy, the Pony Express, and eventually Abraham Lincoln himself. [Originally a series of sketches running through the final season of The Whitest Kids U' Know in 2011, released as a web series in 2013, and as a feature-length film in 2021.]
Top Cast
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Trevor Moore
Trevor Moore / Various
Sam Brown
Sam Brown / Various
Zach Cregger
Abraham Lincoln / Ulysses Grant / Various
Timmy Williams
Trevor's Dad / Various
Darren Trumeter
Doug / Robert E. Lee / Various
Jermaine McClure
Bob
Bobby Abido
Nicholas Cabello
Chance Ethan Cain
Isobel Rose Costello
Christian deWeever
Union Soldier
Ashley Fung
Kevin Fung
Moronai Kanekoa
Steve Marcarelli
Matthew J. McCarthy
Union Soldier
Alfonso Nanclares
Dave Pearce
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 11, 2011
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zach Cregger, Trevor Moore
- Screenplay & Story
- Zach Cregger, Trevor Moore, Sam Brown, Timmy Williams, Darren Trumeter
- Original Score
- Craig Wedren, Trevor Moore, Guy Erez
- Original Title
- The Civil War on Drugs
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- The Independent Film Channel Productions, JimCo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zach Cregger, Trevor Moore
Zach Cregger, Trevor Moore, Sam Brown, Timmy Williams, Darren Trumeter
Craig Wedren, Trevor Moore, Guy Erez
Ron Egozi, Michael Simmonds
Robert Nassau, Cori Wapnowska, Ivan Victor
Trevor Moore, Darren Trumeter, Zach Cregger, Sam Brown, Timmy Williams
Department Leadership Roster
Zach Cregger
Director
Trevor Moore
Director
Ron Egozi
Director of Photography
Michael Simmonds
Director of Photography
Craig Wedren
Original Music Composer
Trevor Moore
Original Music Composer
Guy Erez
Original Music Composer
Zach Cregger
Writer
Trevor Moore
Writer
Sam Brown
Writer
Timmy Williams
Writer
Darren Trumeter
Writer
Robert Nassau
Editor
Darren Trumeter
Producer
Cori Wapnowska
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Civil War on Drugs
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What is The Civil War on Drugs about?
Two young stoners mistakenly believe the American Civil War is being waged over the legalization of marijuana. They join the cause and embark on an epic journey that brings them face to face with the Union, the Confederacy, the Pony Express, and eventually Abraham Lincoln himself. [Originally a series of sketches running through the final season of The Whitest Kids U' Know in 2011, released as a web series in 2013, and as a feature-length film in 2021.]
Who directed The Civil War on Drugs?
The Civil War on Drugs was directed by Zach Cregger, Trevor Moore.
Who stars in The Civil War on Drugs?
The principal cast of The Civil War on Drugs includes Trevor Moore, Sam Brown, Zach Cregger, Timmy Williams, Darren Trumeter.
When was The Civil War on Drugs released and how long is it?
The Civil War on Drugs was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Civil War on Drugs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Civil War on Drugs was composed by Craig Wedren, Trevor Moore, Guy Erez.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Civil War on Drugs?
The Civil War on Drugs holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).