How High (2001)

6.2R93 minDirector: Jesse Dylan

2001 film by Jesse Dylan

How High is a 2001 American stoner film directed by Jesse Dylan in his feature directorial debut and written by Dustin Lee Abraham. The film follows two cannabis users who gain admission to Harvard University with the supernatural help of a deceased friend whose ashes were used to fertilize a marijuana plant.

Produced by Jersey Films and Native Pictures and distributed by Universal Pictures, How High was released on December 21, 2001. The film received generally negative reviews from critics, but later gained a cult following. A television sequel, How High 2, was released in 2019.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is How High about?
How High (2001) — Two guys by the name of Silas and Jamal decided to one day smoke something magical, which eventually helps them to ace their college entrance exam. This eventually lands them in Harvard, where they're surrounded by the world of Ivy Leaguers. Although their new lifestyle is much d
Is How High based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is How High scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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