What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedHow High
Film · 2001
If you loved How High, start with High Maintenance (Katja Blichfeld, 2016) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to How High across media.
If you loved How High, you will enjoy these stories that capture the chaotic, weed-fueled camaraderie found in unconventional environments.
Books on the same thread
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
J. K. Rowling · Book · 1997
Explores: Good vs. Evil, Orphanhood, Friendship.
If How High hit, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone shares the thread.
The Hobbit
J. R. R. Tolkien · Book · 1937
Explores: Good vs. Evil, Courage, The Hero's Journey.
If How High hit, The Hobbit shares the thread.
The Cat in the Hat
Dr. Seuss · Book · 1957
Explores: Mischief, Imagination, Consequences.
If How High hit, The Cat in the Hat shares the thread.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
J.K. Rowling · Book · 1997
Explores: Good vs. Evil, Orphanhood, Friendship.
If How High hit, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone shares the thread.
Series on the same thread
High Maintenance
Katja Blichfeld · Series · 2016
Shares 2 threads with How High: Drug Culture, Stoner Comedy.
Just as How High centers on the culture of cannabis, this series explores the interconnected lives of New Yorkers through the lens of their shared drug culture and daily habits.
Workaholics
Adam Devine · Series · 2011
Shares a thread with How High: Stoner Comedy.
The immature, slacker energy of these roommates mirrors the friendship dynamic in How High, focusing on the hilarious, low-stakes misadventures that define life after college for the underachieving protagonists.
Broad City
Ilana Glazer · Series · 2014
Shares a thread with How High: Stoner Comedy.
This show captures the same comedic spirit as How High by following two best friends navigating the mundane struggles of city life with a shared, chaotic perspective on reality.
Scrubs
Bill Lawrence · Series · 2001
Explores: Friendship, Coming-of-age, Self-discovery.
While set in a hospital, this series relies on the same coming-of-age humor and strong bonds of friendship that make the journey of the characters in How High so engaging.
Podcasts on the same thread
SmartLess
Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett · Podcast · 2026
Explores: camaraderie, spontaneity, shared life experiences.
The organic hilarity and deep camaraderie found in this podcast provide the same feeling of listening to buddies riff, much like the improvised banter between leads in How High.
New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce
Wondery · Podcast · 2026
Explores: sibling dynamics, professional sports culture, behind-the-scenes.
If the brotherhood in How High resonated with you, this podcast offers a similar look at the authentic, funny, and unfiltered dynamic between two people sharing their unique experiences.
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Common questions
Is How High based on the characters attending Harvard?
Yes, How High follows Jamal and Silas, two ordinary men who use a magical substance to pass their college entrance exams. This allows them to enroll at Harvard, where they must eventually rely on their own wits to succeed once their supply of the supernatural smoke runs dry.
What is the premise of the movie How High?
In How High, Jamal and Silas use a magical plant to excel on their entrance exams and gain admission to Harvard. The film focuses on their experiences navigating the strange Ivy League environment and their struggle to maintain their academic standing after their supply of the magical smoke ends.
Do Jamal and Silas graduate from Harvard in How High?
The plot of How High centers on Jamal and Silas arriving at Harvard after using magical smoke to pass their exams. The story follows them as they navigate the Ivy League culture and eventually have to rely on their own natural resources to make the grade.
How do Jamal and Silas get into Harvard in How High?
In How High, Jamal and Silas gain admission to Harvard by using a magical substance that helps them pass their college entrance exams with flying colors. After arriving at the university, they must learn to survive the Ivy League environment using their wits when the magical supply disappears.