Dude, Where's My Car?

Dude, Where's My Car?

Year: 2000

Runtime: 83 min

Language: English

Director: Danny Leiner

ActionSci-FiMysteryComedy

After a night of partying, two friends wake up with no memory of the evening and, crucially, no car. They must piece together the events of the previous night, following a series of bizarre clues and unexpected encounters. The increasingly chaotic search tests their friendship and leads them on a hilarious and unpredictable adventure to find their missing vehicle.

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1

Waking Up to Chaos

Jesse Montgomery III and Chester Greenburg awaken in Jesse's apartment, experiencing the aftereffects of a heavy night of drinking. They face confusion and panic as they find their fridge inexplicably filled with chocolate pudding and confront an angry message from their girlfriends about their mysterious disappearance.

Jesse's residence
2

The Missing Car

After stepping outside, Jesse and Chester realize that Jesse's car is missing, along with the special anniversary gifts intended for their girlfriends. This shocking discovery prompts Jesse to famously exclaim, 'Dude, where's my car?' and sets the stage for their outrageous adventure.

Outside Jesse's residence
3

A Visit to Nelson's Place

The duo's first stop is at their friend Nelson's house, seeking answers about their chaotic night. Their conversation turns absurd as they watch Nelson’s dog get high on cannabis, providing comic relief while they attempt to jog their memories.

Nelson's house
4

Drive-Through Disaster

Next, Jesse and Chester visit a quirky drive-through Chinese restaurant called Chinese Foooood. After enduring an infuriatingly relentless cashier, Jesse loses his cool and causes a scene, further complicating their journey to recover their missing memories.

Chinese Foooood
5

Encounter with Christie Boner

The adventure continues when they bump into the attractive Christie Boner, who alludes to an unforgettable night they had. The situation escalates when her overprotective boyfriend Tommy and his gang confront the duo, adding tension to their quest.

Street encounter
6

At the Kitty Kat Club

Their journey leads them to the Kitty Kat Club, a familiar strip joint where they have unexpected dealings with Tania. Here, Jesse discovers that he possessed a suitcase filled with stolen cash, deepening the mystery of their lost memories.

Kitty Kat Club
7

A Visit to the Girlfriends

In hopes of jogging their memories, Jesse and Chester visit their girlfriends. However, their erratic behavior leads to chaos, culminating in trash being spilled everywhere, and resulting in the twins kicking them out of the house reluctantly.

Wanda and Wilma's residence
8

Abduction by Space Aficionados

Unexpectedly, Jesse and Chester are abducted by a group led by the eccentric Zoltan, who shares information about a powerful device called the Continuum Transfunctioner. They realize that they were unknowingly in possession of it the previous night, raising the stakes of their adventure.

Unknown location
9

The Tailor's Revelation

Upon their release, the duo visits a tailor who outfits them in stylish suits. They also discover bizarre tattoos on their backs—Jesse's reading 'Dude' and Chester's 'Sweet'—which adds another layer to their mystery-filled night.

Tailor's shop
10

The Hot Chicks

Jesse and Chester encounter five stunning women known as the Hot Chicks, who are also searching for the Continuum Transfunctioner. A comical clash ensues as both parties aim to secure the powerful device that could potentially cause cosmic chaos.

City street
11

Mistaken for Criminals

After their misadventures, the boys find themselves at the police station, where they are mistakenly identified as criminals. Here, they learn that Jesse's car has been impounded, complicating their efforts to retrieve it amidst the chaos.

Police station
12

Climactic Showdown

In a high-stakes showdown at Captain Stu’s Space-O-Rama, they realize the key to saving the universe lies in solving a Rubik's Cube. Chester's unconscious fidgeting with the cube reveals critical clues to their earlier activities, linking it to the fate of the universe.

Captain Stu’s Space-O-Rama
13

Cunning Resurrection

In a final desperate attempt to avert disaster, Jesse and Chester utilize their newfound knowledge from wildlife documentaries. Chester successfully activates the mysterious device, turning out to be their savior and averting impending cosmic chaos.

Captain Stu’s Space-O-Rama
14

Returning to Normalcy

Eventually, after their mind-bending escapades, Jesse, Chester, and their girlfriends find a semblance of normalcy. They set off for dinner in Jesse's car, blissfully unaware of the cosmic turmoil they just navigated, while discussing the meanings of their strange tattoos.

Outside Captain Stu’s Space-O-Rama

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