Pineapple Express

Name: Pineapple Express
Director: David Gordon Green
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime
Released: 2008-01-01
Duration: 111 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Seth Rogen, James Franco, Gary Cole, Danny McBride, Rosie Perez

2008Dir. David Gordon Green1h 51m

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Runtime1h 51m

Released2008

Budget$27M

Box office$101.6M

DirectorDavid Gordon Green

About This Movie

Pineapple Express is kind of a wild ride, right? It blends action and stoner comedy in a way that feels both loose and tightly wound. The chemistry between Seth Rogen and James Franco is what really holds it together—Franco’s character is hilariously oblivious, while Rogen’s is more grounded, which creates this odd dynamic. The pacing has that typical Apatow touch, where it builds up to madness, but it’s not just about laughs. The film also offers a pretty wild take on the buddy cop genre, merging it with crime drama undertones. Plus, the practical effects during the fight scenes feel noticeably real, adding a gritty touch to the absurdity. It’s one of those flicks that kind of sneaks up on you with its own brand of chaos.

Released August 6, 2008, by Columbia PicturesShot on location in Los Angeles, CaliforniaFeatures a mix of practical effects and stuntsWritten by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg