A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas
“Christmas comes prematurely.”
Synopsis
Six years have elapsed since Guantanamo Bay, leaving Harold and Kumar estranged from one another with very different families, friends and lives. But when Kumar arrives on Harold's doorstep during the holiday season with a mysterious package in hand, he inadvertently burns down Harold's father-in-law's beloved Christmas tree. To fix the problem, Harold and Kumar embark on a mission through New York City to find the perfect Christmas tree, once again stumbling into trouble at every single turn.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-10-21
Top Cast
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John Cho
Harold Lee
Kal Penn
Kumar Patel
Paula Garcés
Maria
Neil Patrick Harris
Neil Patrick Harris
Elias Koteas
Sergie Katsov
Danneel Ackles
Vanessa Fanning
Thomas Lennon
Todd
Jake Johnson
Jesus
Danny Trejo
Mr. Perez
Austin Bickel
Kid in Line
Inga R. Wilson
Mom in Line
Eddie Kaye Thomas
Rosenberg
David Krumholtz
Seth Goldstein
Brett Gelman
T.V. Director
Patton Oswalt
Mall Santa
Eric Kissack
Wafflebot (voice)
Amir Blumenfeld
Adrian
Bobby Lee
Kenneth Park
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 4, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 23, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$19M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$36.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.9x
+$17.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Todd Strauss-Schulson
- Screenplay & Story
- Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg, Robin Ator
- Original Score
- William Ross
- Original Title
- A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $19M
- Worldwide Gross
- $36.2M
- Production Studios
- New Line Cinema, Mandate Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Todd Strauss-Schulson
Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg, Robin Ator
William Ross
Michael Barrett
Eric Kissack
Greg Shapiro, Nicole Brown, Samuel J. Brown, Michael Disco, Nathan Kahane
Department Leadership Roster
Todd Strauss-Schulson
Director
Jon Hurwitz
Writer
Hayden Schlossberg
Writer
William Ross
Original Music Composer
Eric Kissack
Editor
Greg Shapiro
Producer
Michael Barrett
Director of Photography
Mary Claire Hannan
Costume Design
Rusty Smith
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas
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What is A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas about?
Six years have elapsed since Guantanamo Bay, leaving Harold and Kumar estranged from one another with very different families, friends and lives. But when Kumar arrives on Harold's doorstep during the holiday season with a mysterious package in hand, he inadvertently burns down Harold's father-in-law's beloved Christmas tree. To fix the problem, Harold and Kumar embark on a mission through New York City to find the perfect Christmas tree, once again stumbling into trouble at every single turn.
Who directed A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas?
A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas was directed by Todd Strauss-Schulson.
Who stars in A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas?
The principal cast of A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas includes John Cho, Kal Penn, Paula Garcés, Neil Patrick Harris, Elias Koteas.
When was A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas released and how long is it?
A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas?
A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas had a reported production budget of $19M and grossed $36.2M at the worldwide box office (1.9 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas was composed by William Ross.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas?
A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).