Pineapple Express (2008)

Action Comedy Crime Directed by David Gordon Green
→ Influenced 4 films ← Inspired by 2 films

A stoner and his dealer are forced to go on the run from the police after the pothead witnesses a cop commit a murder.

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Influenced By

  1. Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004)
    "Although released before "Pineapple Express," this film's success in blending stoner comedy with a road-trip adventure set a precedent that influenced subsequent films like "Pineapple Express."" 10 Comedies To Watch If You Like Pineapple Express Damion Damaske CBR
  2. Superbad (2007)
    "While primarily a stoner action-comedy, "Pineapple Express" shares creative DNA with "Superbad." Both films were co-written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, and produced by Judd Apatow, indicating a continuation of the comedic style and themes explored in "Superbad."" Pineapple Express %28film%29 Wikipedia

Influenced

  1. The Interview (2014)
    "Starring Seth Rogen and James Franco, this film follows two journalists tasked with assassinating North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. The blend of comedy and action, along with the Rogen-Franco duo, echoes the dynamic of "Pineapple Express."" Time source
  2. This Is the End (2013)
    "Featuring Seth Rogen, James Franco, and other comedians playing exaggerated versions of themselves during an apocalypse, this film combines humor with action-packed sequences, reminiscent of the tone set by "Pineapple Express."" 10 Comedies To Watch If You Like Pineapple Express Damion Damaske CBR
  3. We're the Millers (2013)
    "This comedy involves a small-time pot dealer who creates a fake family to smuggle drugs across the border. The film's mix of humor and drug-related escapades shows the influence of "Pineapple Express."" 10 Comedies To Watch If You Like Pineapple Express Damion Damaske CBR
  4. 21 Jump Street (2012)
    "Starring Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum, this action-comedy about two undercover cops infiltrating a high school to bust a drug ring shares the buddy-comedy and action elements popularized by "Pineapple Express."" 10 Comedies To Watch If You Like Pineapple Express Damion Damaske CBR

Pineapple Express (2008), directed by David Gordon Green, was inspired by 2 earlier films — including Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle and Superbad — and has been cited as an influence on 4 later works, such as The Interview, This Is the End, and We're the Millers. Check out the citations below.