Pineapple Express (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2008, Pineapple Express is an action, comedy and crime film directed by David Gordon Green, running about 111 minutes. “Put this in your pipe and smoke it” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A stoner and his dealer are forced to go on the run from the police after the pothead witnesses a cop commit a murder.
Who’s in it. Pineapple Express stars Seth Rogen as Dale Denton, James Franco as Saul Silver, Gary Cole as Ted and Danny McBride as Red, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Pineapple Express has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $101.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pineapple Express page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pineapple Express tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pineapple Express (2008)?
- In US, Pineapple Express is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pineapple Express worth watching?
- Pineapple Express holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pineapple Express?
- Pineapple Express stars Seth Rogen, James Franco, Gary Cole, Danny McBride and Rosie Perez.
- When was Pineapple Express released?
- Pineapple Express was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.