
Pineapple Express
Put this in your pipe and smoke it.
Directed by David Gordon Green
Produced by Columbia Pictures, Relativity Media
A high-energy buddy comedy that pairs genuine affection between its two leads with action-movie stakes and stoner humor.
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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Is Pineapple Express sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.
Is Pineapple Express violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Is Pineapple Express easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.
Does Pineapple Express end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.
Is Pineapple Express scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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Everything like Pineapple Express, and what each one shares →
Like Pineapple Express
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Pineapple Express
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Pineapple Express, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Pineapple Express, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Pineapple Express, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































