Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle

Investment banker Harold Lee faces significant pressure as he navigates the responsibilities of his first job. His colleagues insist that he handle extra work over the weekend, adding to his stress.

Kumar Patel attends a medical school interview with Dr. Willoughby while being distracted by a phone call from Harold. Despite being highly qualified, he sabotages his interview chances due to the distractions.

Harold and Kumar decide to embark on a memorable adventure after seeing an ad for White Castle's hamburgers. Driven by their desire for fast food and influenced by a recent indulgence in marijuana, they set out on their quest.

Their journey takes a turn when Kumar throws coins into a toll booth, but the machine fails to register them. This causes frustration among other drivers, illustrating the chaos that often follows them.

Upon reaching a supposed White Castle location, Harold and Kumar discover it has been replaced by a 'Burger Shack.' They are informed by a drive-thru worker that there is another location in Cherry Hill.

While stopping at Princeton University to acquire more marijuana, Kumar encounters a student and loses their stash while escaping campus security. This mishap causes them to miss a party they were invited to.

Following an unexpected raccoon incident that bites Harold, they find themselves at a hospital. Kumar’s attempt to secure medical marijuana leads him to perform emergency surgery and impressively save a patient's life.

Kumar spots Harold's attractive neighbor, Maria, at a movie theater and tries to connect Harold with her. However, Harold panics, leading to a car crash, highlighting his struggle with vulnerability.

After crashing their vehicle, Harold and Kumar are helped by a tow-truck driver named Freakshow. His bizarre propositions frighten them, prompting a quick escape from the oddly uncomfortable situation.

They pick up a hitchhiker who is in an altered state, only to have him drive away with their car. This unfortunate encounter adds to the chaos of their adventure.

During a confrontation with a racist officer, Harold ends up getting arrested. Inside the jail, he meets Tarik Jackson, an insightful man who shares wisdom despite the circumstances.

Kumar distracts the police with a 911 call to facilitate Harold's escape from jail. This resourcefulness highlights Kumar's determination to support his friend despite the odds stacked against them.

Along their travels, the duo befriends a cheetah after sharing some marijuana with it. This whimsical encounter serves as a humorous addition to their wild journey toward White Castle.

Their adventure takes a turn when Harold's laptop, which contains vital work, is destroyed. They concoct a plan to steal a truck from some extreme sports punks to get closer to White Castle.

After a series of challenges, Harold and Kumar finally arrive at White Castle, only to be let down by their lack of funds. However, Neil Patrick Harris surprises them by offering to pay, leading to significant personal revelations.