Pineapple Express: weed, gangsters & car chase – Movie

Pineapple Express is a wild mix of action and stoner humor. Seth Rogen and James Franco get caught up in a gangster hunt – because of a special type of weed. The movie is fast, funny and absolutely crazy. Here you can find everything about the movie, the story, actors, trailer and as a spoiler, the first 10 minutes of the movie. Back to overview: Top 10 stoner movies.

Pineapple Express: weed, gangsters & a car chase

Dale sees a murder – and loses a joint of the rare “Pineapple Express” variety. The problem: the killer can track him back. What follows is a crazy escape full of explosions, shootouts and lots of weed. The movie combines stoner comedy with action like no other.

5 facts about the stoner action movie

  1. Theatrical release: 2008, produced by Judd Apatow
  2. “Pineapple Express”(cannabis strain) really exists
  3. Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg wrote the screenplay
  4. James Franco was nominated for a Golden Globe
  5. Stoner movie meets buddy action

Trailer for Pineapple Express

The Trifecta: “the holy trinity of smoking weed”

Saul (James Franco) introduces Dale (Seth Rogen) to the holy trinity of smoking pot – more on the main characters in a moment.

Spoiler! The first 10 minutes of the movie

How is Pineapple Express? Rating

Here is our rating for Pineapple Express:

  • Humor ⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • Action ⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • Story ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Leading actor: stoner with chemistry

Seth Rogen and James Franco are the heart of the movie – their chemistry works perfectly. They are joined by Danny McBride as a dealer who vacillates between loyal and completely insane. All three deliver iconic moments with real stoner energy.

  1. Seth Rogen
  2. James Franco
  3. Danny McBride

Seth Rogen as Dale

Dale is a lazy guy with an office job and a joint in his hand. Seth Rogen plays him with dry humor and surprising action energy. He really gets the chaos rolling.

  • Stoner, witness, getaway driver
  • Co-author & main role

Incidentally, you can find Seth Rogen in many good weed films such as Pineapple Express, The Night Before and This Is the End.

James Franco as Saul

Saul is the affectionate, crazy dealer who sells the rare weed. James Franco plays him with so much heart and charm that you immediately take him to your heart. Scenes with him are pure stoner magic.

  • Dreamy guy with a joint
  • Golden Globe nomination

Danny McBride as Red

Red(Danny McBride) is unpredictable – sometimes a friend, sometimes an enemy. His scenes are loud, brutal and often completely out of character. This is exactly what makes him a cult character.

  • Type: Survivalist with bullets in his belly
  • Every scene escalates

This is what Pineapple Express looks like

Pineapple Express, one of the most famous varieties from Hollywood and this is what it looks like.

Discover similar stoner movies & series

Pineapple Express is not alone – these movies & series also mix weed with madness. Here are two recommendations for your next stoner night:

This Is the End: Apocalypse with weed

Seth Rogen & Co. play themselves – while the world comes to an end in This Is the End. Between panic, demons and bongs, things get completely crazy. The humor is dirty, wild and full of stoner vibes.

  • Seth Rogen, James Franco & more
  • Absurd end-time stoner movie
  • About the movie: This Is the End

High Maintenance: Weed & big city stories

A dealer rides his bike through New York and meets weird customers. The series shows everyday stories about smoking weed – sometimes funny, sometimes serious. Very realistic, very special.

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