Half Baked (1998)

29% of critics liked it
(24 reviews)
82% of users liked it
(176,184 ratings)

Returning from a food run, kindly kindergarten teacher Kenny (Harland Williams) makes the mistake of feeding a massive amount of junk food to a tired-looking, diabetic NYPD horse, which drops dead. Tossed in jail, Kenny relies on his totally stoned roommates (Dave Chappelle, Guillermo Diaz, Jim… More Returning from a food run, kindly kindergarten teacher Kenny (Harland Williams) makes the mistake of feeding a massive amount of junk food to a tired-looking, diabetic NYPD horse, which drops dead. Tossed in jail, Kenny relies on his totally stoned roommates (Dave Chappelle, Guillermo Diaz, Jim Breuer) to devise a way to raise the 100,000-dollar bail. Their solution? Sell marijuana stolen from a government research lab. Cameos in this comedy include Stephen Wright, Janeane Garofalo, Stephen Baldwin, Snoop Doggy Dogg, Willie Nelson, and Jon Stewart. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 22 min.
Directed By: Tamra Davis, Clarence Williams III
Genres: Comedy

In Theaters: Jan 16, 1998 Wide
On DVD: Jun 30, 1998
Studio: Universal Pictures

Critic Reviews

Sierra Filucci, Common Sense Media
Goofy marijuana movie with weak plot.
Phil Villarreal, Arizona Daily Star
Riotous, even to the sober.
Michael A. Smith, Nolan's Pop Culture Review
So funny! "But I'm Cuban, B." "YES, Cuban B!"
Scott Weinberg, DVD Clinic
As far as pot comedies go, it's got just enough laughs to warrant a visit.
Joshua Tyler, CinemaBlend.com
Drug movies are a lot more fun when you're on the stuff being used in the movie.
Jake Euker, F5 (Wichita, KS)
Winningly stupid comedy, with the emphasis on stupid.
James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette
seems half-produced, with a grainy, unattractive look and bargain-basement special-effects that ruin some good ideas. Perhaps the filmmakers blew their budget on the slew of guest stars who pop up briefly...
Brian Mckay, eFilmCritic.com
The definitive stoner's anthem film. Chapelle is hilarious and charismatic. Great celebrity cameos help keep the uneven script afloat. (Best served fully baked).

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John M

Stupid comedy but done well. I laugh at this movie all the time.
Jeff "

Half Baked was one of the first stoner comedies that I have seen, and though since then, I've seen a lot of the films in this comedy sub genre, Half Baked still remains a fun comedy classic. Dave Chappelle makes this film fun to watch, and the other actors starring opposite him… More
Half Baked was one of the first stoner comedies that I have seen, and though since then, I've seen a lot of the films in this comedy sub genre, Half Baked still remains a fun comedy classic. Dave Chappelle makes this film fun to watch, and the other actors starring opposite him are just as nuts as he is. Half Baked is one of the best stoner comedies that you can see and it is simply a fun comedy with a good cast guaranteed to make you laugh. Aside from Cheech & Chong Still Smoking, Half Baked is one of the best stoner comedies, only to be outclassed by The Big Lebowski. Still, Half Baked is a good film and if these films are your type of humor, then this is a must see. Dave Chapplle has never been funnier Half Baked may not be perfect, but it definitely has enough quirky comedy for it to make it a must see film. If you love stoner films, you owe it to yourself to check this one out. The cast starring opposite Chappelle are funny, and there are plenty of memorable scenes to enjoy in this film. Half Baked is the perfect comedy to enjoy with friends, and is a funny film that might even make people who don't normally like these types of comedies, laugh. Half Baked is a fun film and is one of Chappelle's funniest roles (aside from his show). Half Baked may not be a flawless comedy, but for what it is, it certainly is a funny film guaranteed to make you laugh. Half Baked is simply put, good fun and with Dave Chappelle in the film, how can you not laugh?
Eric A

Dave Chapelle doing what he does best, acting high and talking about weed.
Mike S

Dave Chapelle is the king when it comes to stoner comedy. I love all his stand-ups and the show he had on Comedy Central. As for this movie, it ain't too bad either. Some of the timing is a little off in places, and the script could have used some brush-ups, but all in all,… More
Dave Chapelle is the king when it comes to stoner comedy. I love all his stand-ups and the show he had on Comedy Central. As for this movie, it ain't too bad either. Some of the timing is a little off in places, and the script could have used some brush-ups, but all in all, it's quite funny. Keep your eyes peeled for cameos by Snoop Dog and Bob Saget.
KJ P

This is, hands down, one of the dumbest movies I have ever seen, but I can say that it had me laughing my ass off a few times. That being said, a few scenes that makes you laugh, cannot make up for a film relying on breaking a man out of prison by selling drugs, to be good in any way.… More
This is, hands down, one of the dumbest movies I have ever seen, but I can say that it had me laughing my ass off a few times. That being said, a few scenes that makes you laugh, cannot make up for a film relying on breaking a man out of prison by selling drugs, to be good in any way. This film was mildly enjoyable, and frankly, was quite boring, but when it was funny, it was funny! The title Half-Baked says it all, from being stupid, to funny, to outrageous, and slapped on screen, ones liking for this film can go either way. I just barely liked this film, and I am not recommending it, but I had a little fun!
MisterYoda ?

4 stars
Conner R

I can't really say that it's the worst movie ever made or that it's the dumbest movie ever made. Why this movie fails is because it thinks it's being smart and clever. I it was honestly made to say why smoking is for complete morons and everyone who does it is… More
I can't really say that it's the worst movie ever made or that it's the dumbest movie ever made. Why this movie fails is because it thinks it's being smart and clever. I it was honestly made to say why smoking is for complete morons and everyone who does it is probably like Dave Chapelle or Jim Breuer. It's basically second rate Cheech and Chong, but it doesn't allow itself to be fun. It's almost uncomfortable to watch at times because of the horrible attempt at being relevant.
Tim S

Despite its popularity, I'm not a huge fan.
Derek D

It's a stoner episode of The Chappelle's Show. Not a classic, but still memorably funny in it's own right.
Morgan S

Effed up.
Jani H

"You have smoked yourself retarded" A must see for Dave Chappelle (and Steven Wright) fans. It's funny and doesn't pretend to be a masterpiece. Some very good scenes and characters like Sir Smoke A lot make this a fun ride. Look thru the end credits for an… More
"You have smoked yourself retarded" A must see for Dave Chappelle (and Steven Wright) fans. It's funny and doesn't pretend to be a masterpiece. Some very good scenes and characters like Sir Smoke A lot make this a fun ride. Look thru the end credits for an announcement by the cast...
Curtis L

Parts of it are funny, or was when I was a stoner in high school.
EightThirty .

Funny azzzzzzz XD
Rachel F

Hilarious
Michael S

I'm giving this an extra half star for Sir Smokez A Lot LOL. He made me laugh.
danny d

can i be a guy on the couch
Michael G

This movie taught me to never listen to my dumb buddies when deciding what comedy to see. Disappointing.
Deb S

Kenny (Harland Williams) feeds a diabetic police horse too much junk food and it drops dead which results in him being found guilty of murder and going to jail whereupon Dave Chappelle and his stoned buddies get the ingenious idea to quit their jobs to steal and sell experimental pot… More
Kenny (Harland Williams) feeds a diabetic police horse too much junk food and it drops dead which results in him being found guilty of murder and going to jail whereupon Dave Chappelle and his stoned buddies get the ingenious idea to quit their jobs to steal and sell experimental pot to bail their friend out of jail. Along the way they must deal with a ruthless dope dealer, who wants a piece of their business which leads to lots of stoner hilarity and campy effects.
kawai d

Jim Breuer looks like he is on weed. Whaa?
Aurelius D

Typical pot head humor with some interesting monologue to the camera. If you like pothead humor this movie is for you. Even if you have a sense of humor you should watch this.