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<I>By Lora Victorio and Patrick Day, Los Angeles Times Staff Writers</I>

Harold and Kumar

( Sophie Giraud / New Line Cinema )

By Lora Victorio and Patrick Day, Los Angeles Times Staff Writers

'Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle'

Cult hits are never planned, although a comedy about two stoners in search of a White Castle hamburger sounds exactly like the stuff of late-night cable dreams. And despite a domestic box office of just $18 million, the film has gone on to become a college dorm favorite.

Verdict: Hit

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