Half Baked
“They'll do anything to save their best bud.”
Synopsis
Three lovable party buds try to bail their friend out of jail. But just when the guys have mastered a plan, everything comes dangerously close to going up in smoke.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-12-11
Top Cast
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Dave Chappelle
Thurgood Jenkins / Sir Smoke-a-Lot
Jim Breuer
Brian
Harland Williams
Kenny Davis
Guillermo Díaz
Scarface
Rachel True
Mary Jane Potman
Tommy Chong
Squirrel Master
Clarence Williams III
Samson Simpson
Laura Silverman
Jan
R.D. Reid
Scientist
Gregg Rogell
Pothead
Kevin Brennan
Pothead
Alice Poon
Supply Clerk
Rick Demas
Nasty Nate
David Bluestein
Jerry Garcia
Kevin Duhaney
Young Thurgood
Matthew Raposo
Young Scarface
James Cooper
Young Brian
Michael Colton
Young Kenny
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 16, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 1, 1998
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$17.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.18x
+$9.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tamra Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- Dave Chappelle, Neal Brennan
- Original Score
- Alf Clausen
- Original Title
- Half Baked
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $17.5M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Robert Simonds Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tamra Davis
Dave Chappelle, Neal Brennan
Alf Clausen
Steven Bernstein
Don Zimmerman
Robert Simonds
Department Leadership Roster
Tamra Davis
Director
Robert Simonds
Producer
Alf Clausen
Original Music Composer
Steven Bernstein
Director of Photography
Don Zimmerman
Editor
Richard Malzahn
Visual Effects Supervisor
Branko Racki
Stunt Coordinator
Vicki Graef
Costume Design
Perry Andelin Blake
Production Design
Dave Chappelle
Writer
Neal Brennan
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Half Baked
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Half Baked about?
Three lovable party buds try to bail their friend out of jail. But just when the guys have mastered a plan, everything comes dangerously close to going up in smoke.
Who directed Half Baked?
Half Baked was directed by Tamra Davis.
Who stars in Half Baked?
The principal cast of Half Baked includes Dave Chappelle, Jim Breuer, Harland Williams, Guillermo Díaz, Rachel True.
When was Half Baked released and how long is it?
Half Baked was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
What was the box office and production budget of Half Baked?
Half Baked had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $17.5M at the worldwide box office (2.18 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Half Baked?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Half Baked was composed by Alf Clausen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Half Baked?
Half Baked holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).