TopTenREVIEWS presents the film career and movie reviews of Kal Penn.

Kal Penn
Birthdate: April 23, 1977

Kal Penn

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CAREER SPAN

Decade
Movie Score
# Movies
1990s
0.7114
2
total ranking of 0.7114
2000s
2.0587
18
total ranking of 2.0587
Ratings and rankings are based on all available critic reviews & awards.
Overall Actor Score: Kal Penn is ranked overall as 1.9691 of of 4 stars1.9691

Kal Penn Movie Rankings

1
Kal Penn starring in Superman Returns
Kal Penn scores a combined 2.9954 out of 4 stars for Superman Returns2.9954
Five years after his disappearance, Superman returns to find the world and Lois Lane have lost faith in him. As he struggles with his superpowers and his need to be normal Lex Luther plots to destroy Superman once and for all. ...more about Superman Returns
2
Kal Penn starring in Namesake
Kal Penn scores a combined 2.8730 out of 4 stars for Namesake2.8730
Gogol, an Indian immigrant, struggles to fit into his new life in New York City without abandoning his heritage. ...more about Namesake
  • Not Available on DVD
3
Kal Penn starring in A Lot Like Love
Kal Penn scores a combined 2.6714 out of 4 stars for A Lot Like Love2.6714
On a flight from Los Angeles to New York, Oliver (Kutcher) and Emily (Peet) make a connection, only to decide that they are poorly suited to be together. ...more about A Lot Like Love
5
Malibu's Most Wanted (2003)
Kal Penn scores a combined 2.4142 out of 4 stars for Malibu's Most Wanted2.4142
Brad Gluckman (Kennedy) is a wannabe rap star from Malibu who acts and talks like he's from the "'hood. ...more about Malibu's Most Wanted
6
Harold and Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay (2008)
Kal Penn scores a combined 2.4012 out of 4 stars for Harold and Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay2.4012
The same morning that Harold and Kumar eat at White Castle, Harold learns that Maria, the girl he lusts after, has set off for Amsterdam. The pair decide to pursue her so Harold can proclaim his love. ...more about Harold and Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay
  • Not Available on DVD
7
Van Wilder (2002)
Kal Penn scores a combined 2.2739 out of 4 stars for Van Wilder2.2739
Van Wilder is a guy who has been at his college for seven years. He spends most of his time throwing parties and "fund raisers". When his father decides that it's time for tough love, he doesn't pay his tuition. ...more about Van Wilder
8
Freshmen (1999)
Kal Penn scores a combined 2.1871 out of 4 stars for Freshmen2.1871
San wonders why he's dating the cute white girl. Rick can't deal with lesbians and wonders why he can't be an English major. Judy just wonders where the next party is. And Tonisha wonders why she is fighting her life to stay in school in the first place. ...more about Freshmen
  • Not Available on DVD
9
Son of the Mask (2005)
Kal Penn scores a combined 2.0486 out of 4 stars for Son of the Mask2.0486
Thus is the sequel to the box office hit "The Mask" starring Jim Carrey and Cameron Diaz. A cartoonist named Tim Avery (Kennedy) loves his dog, Otis, more than anything in the world. ...more about Son of the Mask
10
American Desi (2001)
Kal Penn scores a combined 1.6282 out of 4 stars for American Desi1.6282
College freshman Krishna Reddy, who has never cared for his Indian-American cultural heritage, looks forward to a new life on campus but is surprised to find that he has been assigned Indian roommates. ...more about American Desi
  • Not Available on DVD
11
Where's the Party Yaar? (2003)
Kal Penn scores a combined 1.4401 out of 4 stars for Where's the Party Yaar?1.4401
Harish Kumar Patel lives with his mom and dad in Bhimnagar, Gujerat, India, where he is studying Electronic Engineering. His dad, Satish Kumar, wants him to re-locate to the U.S., live with the Bakshis, study, and marry the girl of his choice. ...more about Where's the Party Yaar?
  • Not Available on DVD
12
National Lampoon's Van Wilder: The Rise of Taj (2006)
Kal Penn scores a combined 1.2677 out of 4 stars for National Lampoon's Van Wilder: The Rise of Taj1.2677
Taj transfers to an uptight, prestigious British university carrying all the knowledge and legacy of Van Wilder with him. While there he sets out on a mission to unravel the tightly wound student body. ...more about National Lampoon's Van Wilder: The Rise of Taj
13
Epic Movie (2007)
Kal Penn scores a combined 1.2487 out of 4 stars for Epic Movie1.2487
A parody spoofing several super-hit blockbusters. Four orphans visiting a chocolate factory are transported to a mystical land through a wardrobe closet. With the help of mutants, they fight pirates, meet wizards and defeat the White Bitch. ...more about Epic Movie
14
Express: Aisle to Glory (1998)
Kal Penn scores a combined 1.2054 out of 4 stars for Express: Aisle to Glory1.2054
PBA Films and renowned bagging filmmaker Jonathan Buss bring the heart-pounding action of pro bagging to the screen in the inspiring story of a small town grocery bagger who emerges as one of the all-time bagging greats. ...more about Express: Aisle to Glory
  • Not Available on DVD
15
Sueño (2005)
Kal Penn scores a combined 1.1643 out of 4 stars for Sueño1.1643
16
Dancing in Twilight (2005)
Kal Penn scores a combined 0.5502 out of 4 stars for Dancing in Twilight0.5502
A compelling and provocative love story, Dancing In Twilight follows a middle aged man's struggles to cope with the untimely, tragic death of his beloved wife. ...more about Dancing in Twilight
  • Not Available on DVD
17
Badger (2002)
No Reviews Available
  • Not Available on DVD
18
Ball & Chain (2004)
No Reviews Available
Somewhere in the middle of Texas, Ameet and Saima have a problem. They were perfectly happy avoiding each other until their parents set them up to get married. The reluctant couple decide to do whatever it takes to break off the engagement. ...more about Ball & Chain
19
Hector (2002)
No Reviews Available
  • Not Available on DVD
20
Wieners (2007/II)
No Reviews Available
  • Not Available on DVD