Half Baked (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1998, Half Baked is a comedy and crime film directed by Tamra Davis, running about 82 minutes. “They'll do anything to save their best bud.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three lovable party buds try to bail their friend out of jail. But just when the guys have mastered a plan, everything comes dangerously close to going up in smoke.
Who’s in it. Half Baked stars Dave Chappelle as Thurgood Jenkins / Sir Smoke-a-Lot, Jim Breuer as Brian, Harland Williams as Kenny Davis and Guillermo Díaz as Scarface, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Half Baked has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $17.5M 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 Half Baked page.
If you liked it. Fans of Half Baked tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Half Baked (1998)?
- In US, Half Baked 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 Half Baked worth watching?
- Half Baked holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Half Baked?
- Half Baked stars Dave Chappelle, Jim Breuer, Harland Williams, Guillermo Díaz and Rachel True.
- When was Half Baked released?
- Half Baked was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.