Kal Penn
Kalpen Suresh Modi (born April 23, 1977) is an American actor, author, comedian, and former White House staff member in the Obama administration. He is best known for his role as Kumar Patel in the Harold & Kumar movie franchise. He is also known for...
53
Total Movies
2
Languages
5.7
Avg Rating (TMDB)
N/A
Highest Grossing
Kal Penn Upcoming Movies 2026
Essential Watchlist
Express: Aisle to Glory
1998
🇺🇸 English
Love Don't Co$t a Thing
2003
🇺🇸 English
Cosmopolitan
2003
🇺🇸 English
Awesometown
2006
🇺🇸 English
The Underdoggs
2024
🇺🇸 English
Harold & Kumars Yuletide Jamz
2011
🇺🇸 English
A Lot Like Love
2005
🇺🇸 English
The Namesake
2006
🇺🇸 English
Smile
2022
🇺🇸 English
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
2004
🇺🇸 English
Harold & Kumar Go to Amsterdam
2008
🇺🇸 English
Ball and Chain
2004
🇺🇸 English
Streaming Now (OTT)
Complete Filmography
| Year ↓ | Movie | IMDb | Box Office | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Underdoggs | ⭐ 7.022 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2023 | Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong | ⭐ 6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2022 | Smile | ⭐ 6.671 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2021 | Hot Mess Holiday | ⭐ 6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2021 | Untitled Horror Movie | ⭐ 4.3 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2021 | Clarice: Behind the Scenes with Stars and Producers | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2020 | The Girl in the Woods | ⭐ 6.1 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2018 | The Ashram | ⭐ 5.6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2017 | The Problem with Apu | ⭐ 4.8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2017 | The Layover | ⭐ 5.374 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2017 | Once Upon a Time in Venice | ⭐ 5.236 | - | Amazon Prime Video |
| 2017 | Speech & Debate | ⭐ 5.9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2016 | Better Off Single | ⭐ 5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2015 | The Girl in the Photographs | ⭐ 4.889 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2015 | Emily & Tim | ⭐ 5.6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2015 | The Sisterhood of Night | ⭐ 6.2 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2014 | A Prayer for Rain | ⭐ 6.3 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2013 | Dementamania | ⭐ 4.4 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2011 | A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas | ⭐ 5.993 | - | JioHotstar |
| 2011 | Harold & Kumars Yuletide Jamz | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2009 | We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial | ⭐ 4.6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2008 | Harold & Kumar Go to Amsterdam | ⭐ 6.472 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2008 | Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay | ⭐ 6.316 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2007 | Epic Movie | ⭐ 3.872 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2006 | Van Wilder 2: The Rise of Taj | ⭐ 5.104 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2006 | Deck the Halls | ⭐ 5.602 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2006 | The Namesake | ⭐ 6.77 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2006 | Superman Returns | ⭐ 5.813 | - | Netflix |
| 2006 | Man About Town | ⭐ 5.22 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2006 | Bachelor Party Vegas | ⭐ 4.91 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2006 | Awesometown | ⭐ 7.4 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2005 | Sueno | ⭐ 4.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2005 | A Lot Like Love | ⭐ 6.828 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2005 | Son of the Mask | ⭐ 4.206 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2005 | Dancing in Twilight | ⭐ 3.833 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2004 | Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle | ⭐ 6.558 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2004 | Ball and Chain | ⭐ 6.333 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2004 | Homeland Security | ⭐ 4.833 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2003 | Love Don't Co$t a Thing | ⭐ 7.601 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2003 | Where's the Party Yaar? | ⭐ 4.857 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2003 | Malibu's Most Wanted | ⭐ 5.192 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2003 | Regarding Ardy | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2003 | Cosmopolitan | ⭐ 7.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2002 | National Lampoon's Van Wilder | ⭐ 6.028 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2001 | American Desi | ⭐ 5.9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1999 | Freshmen | ⭐ 5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1998 | Express: Aisle to Glory | ⭐ 9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| TBA | Trust Me, I'm a Doctor | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| TBA | Brookfield | ⭐ 4 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| TBA | Patel | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| TBA | What the F*ck Is My Password?! | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| TBA | Contra | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| TBA | Untitled Harold & Kumar Sequel | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
Kal Penn Career & Box Office Summary
Kal Penn is one of the most prominent figures in Indian cinema, having acted in over 53 movies across 2 languages. With a stellar average TMDB rating of 5.7/10, Kal Penn has consistently delivered critically acclaimed performances and massive box office blockbusters.
Fans eagerly anticipating new releases can look forward to 6 upcoming movies scheduled for 2026 and beyond. Additionally, 3 of their films are currently available to stream on major OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar. Bookmark this profile page for real-time updates on Kal Penn's latest theatrical releases, OTT digital streaming dates, and box office collection reports.
Career Highlights
Awards & All-Time Records
🏆 Dumkera Awards DatabaseView where Kal Penn ranks in National & State records.
Biographical details are curated from authoritative sources including Wikipedia, TMDB, and official actor press releases. Filmography list aggregates global releases with Indian box office estimates and official OTT calendars.