The Civil War on Drugs

"We are too high to help you."

2021 1h 18m EN

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7.4

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★7.4TMDB · 12

ComedyWar

Synopsis

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Two young stoners mistakenly believe the American Civil War is being waged over the legalization of marijuana. They join the cause and embark on an epic journey that brings them face to face with the Union, the Confederacy, the Pony Express, and eventually Abraham Lincoln himself. [Originally a series of sketches running through the final season of The Whitest Kids U' Know in 2011, released as a web series in 2013, and as a feature-length film in 2021.]

“We are too high to help you.”

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Cast

Trevor Moore
Trevor Moore / Various
Sam Brown
Sam Brown / Various
Zach Cregger
Abraham Lincoln / Ulysses Grant / Various
Timmy Williams
Trevor's Dad / Various
Darren Trumeter
Doug / Robert E. Lee / Various
Jermaine McClure
Bob
Bobby Abido
Nicholas Cabello

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Trevor Moore
Writers: Trevor Moore, Sam Brown, Zach Cregger
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 78-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Trevor Moore, shot by Michael Simmonds. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Craig Wedren. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Paul Frank shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Trevor Moore and Sam Brown and Zach Cregger carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "We are too high to help you.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2316000 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Trevor Moore directs. Michael Simmonds behind the camera. Craig Wedren scores. Paul Frank cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 78-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 5 years ago.
3Directed by Trevor Moore, shot by Michael Simmonds. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Craig Wedren. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Paul Frank shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Trevor Moore and Sam Brown and Zach Cregger carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "We are too high to help you.".
8IMDB entry: tt2316000 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 12 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.