5 Best Stoner Movies (Watch While High!)
For movie fans looking for the perfect movie to watch while stoned, we’ve got you covered… Our list of 5 stoner movies is sure to put you in the right mood.
This stoner comedy starring Seth Rogen and James Franco follows two pot-smoking buddies running from a drug dealer and corrupt police officers.
Follows Jeff Bridges’ “The Dude” as he tries to reclaim his beloved rug from an eccentric billionaire named Lebowski who is mistaken for him by some dangerous thugs.
Cheech and Chong star in this hilarious stoner flick about two inept drug smugglers transporting weed across the border. who eventually wind up jamming with Mexican musicians at a battle of the bands contest.
Ice Cube stars in this classic about two friends navigating through an eventful Friday in South Central Los Angeles, including getting into trouble for smoking weed before work!
Three stoners try to raise money for their buddy's bail by selling weed out of an ice cream truck! With cameos by Dave Chappelle, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Jon Stewart, and Willie Nelson – it doesn't get much better than this!
This stoner comedy starring Seth Rogen and James Franco follows two pot-smoking buddies running from a drug dealer and corrupt police officers.
1. Pineapple Express:
Pineapple Express is a comedy classic that follows the misadventures of Seth Rogen and James Franco as they find themselves in various predicaments involving a drug dealer and police corruption.
After fleeing, they must stay one step ahead of their pursuers while at the same time trying to save their own heads.
The movie is packed with laughs, as Seth’s character Dale develops a bond with James’ Saul as they try to escape it all.
Whether running up and down Chinatown alleys or being chased by gunmen on motorcycles, the duo has plenty of obstacles to tackle to survive.
Though Pineapple Express may be over ten years old now, its charm still endures today. It has become a stoner comedy classic among fans, offering nonstop fun while also providing moments of heart-warming friendship between two unlikely characters.
Pineapple Express is also a popular strain of marijuana we actually wrote about in one of our posts, be sure to check that out as well.
Follows Jeff Bridges’ “The Dude” as he tries to reclaim his beloved rug from an eccentric billionaire named Lebowski who is mistaken for him by some dangerous thugs.
2. The Big Lebowski:
The Big Lebowski is a film by the iconic Coen Brothers, starring Jeff Bridges as “The Dude”.
The audience follows his journey as he attempts to reclaim his beloved rug from an eccentric billionaire who has been mistaken for him.
On the surface level, The Big Lebowski may appear to be a hilarious stoner comedy. But beneath its farcical exterior lies dark themes of identity and morality that are relevant today more than ever.
In this film, The Dude is faced with the ethical question: if we don’t know who we really are, how can we take responsibility for our actions?
The comedic elements in The Big Lebowski give way to further thought-provoking questions regarding societal norms, class structure, and discrimination. It’s no wonder why this movie remains a fan favorite almost 20 years after its release!
Cheech and Chong star in this hilarious stoner flick about two inept drug smugglers transporting weed across the border. who eventually wind up jamming with Mexican musicians at a battle of the bands contest.
3. Up In Smoke:
This stoner movie follows the two potheads, Cheech and Chong, on their mission to smuggle weed across the border.
At first, they appear confident in their abilities but are soon challenged with various obstacles that jeopardize their mission. From an overzealous customs officer who takes a sudden interest in the drugs they’re carrying, to escaping from Mexican police after being caught driving an illegal vehicle, nothing ever goes as planned for these two.
Their luck turns around when they stumble upon a small town hosting Battle of the Bands, this is where both musicians perform some of their own songs.
Cheech and Chong manage to win enough cash for them to make it back home safely. After arriving home with a few new stories to tell, Cheech and Chong experience some of the consequences of their escapades before ultimately realizing that smoking weed can be even more fun if it doesn’t involve trying to evade authorities.
Up In Smoke is a stoner comedy full of laughs and mishaps—a great way to pass time and get a few laughs out!
From its zany moments with comedic timing so sly that you don’t know whether you should laugh or cringe at the characters’ antics, the movie will have any viewer entertained throughout its duration.
Plus, there are plenty of classic rock tunes featured throughout offering up some sweet musical accompaniment.
Ice Cube stars in this classic about two friends navigating through an eventful Friday in South Central Los Angeles, including getting into trouble for smoking weed before work!
4. Friday:
Ice Cube’s 1995 stoner classic Friday has become an undeniable classic.
In this lighthearted comedy, two friends navigate through a South Central Los Angeles day with lots of adventure and mischief.
The fun begins when the two decide to smoke weed before work, setting off a series of hilarious events that includes robbery, mistaken identity, and police chases!
Friday is filled with hilarious characters played by some of the biggest names in hip-hop including Chris Tucker and Nia Long. It’s also one of the first films to feature Ice Cube as a comedic actor, which launched his highly successful career in Hollywood. It captures the essence of 90s youth culture in ways that still resonate with audiences.
Watching the movie with friends is sure to be a good time!
Even if you’re not familiar with the film itself, there are plenty of references throughout pop culture that reference it—from rappers who sample dialogue from the film to memes making fun of its iconic catchphrases.
Three stoners try to raise money for their buddy's bail by selling weed out of an ice cream truck! With cameos by Dave Chappelle, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Jon Stewart, and Willie Nelson – it doesn't get much better than this!
5. Half Baked:
At its core, Half Baked is about friendship, loyalty, and doing what it takes to help out a friend in need.
The three main characters – Thurgood (Dave Chappelle), Brian (Jim Breuer), and Scarface (Guillermo Diaz) – are hilarious as they hit the streets selling weed out of their ice cream truck with tons of problems along the way.
From being followed by crazed drug dealers to getting arrested, these three don’t let anything stand in their way of helping their friend Kenny out of jail.
And despite being high for most of the movie – they still seem to be able to get out of any situation unharmed.
In addition to this quality comedy fix-it plotline, Half Baked also imparts valuable lessons on life. Realizations such as you can always rely on your friends when times get tough and that discussing your problems openly with them is an even better solution than turning to drugs.
These small lessons ingrained within this Dave Chappelle classic make it an incredibly endearing watch more than two decades after its release.
