The Greatest Stoner Movies of All Time, Ranked
Vote up your favorite movies about marijuana, smoking, and potheads.
Are you looking for the ultimate movie night with your friends and maybe a little weed? Take your pick of from this list of the best stoner movies—most of which are comedies, of course. Whether you’re an avid fan of marijuana culture or just a fan of wholesome laughs, these movies about potheads promise side-splittingly silly situations and thought-provoking conversations rooted in poignant insights triggered by weed.
From cult classics like Cheech and Chong's Up In Smoke and Dazed and Confused to more recent hits like Hot Tub Time Machine, these films feature characters who use marijuana as a way of life. Weed helps them make it through everyday obstacles, offering insight into how cannabis has been used throughout history and its impact on our society today. So grab some snacks, pack a bowl, and get ready for a fun evening filled with unstoppable giggles and realizations that may change your life forever.
- 1Dave Chappelle, Guillermo Díaz, Jim Breuer
- Released: 1998
- Directed by: Tamra Davis
The quintessential '90s stoner comedy, Half-Baked tells the story of three friends (Dave Chappelle, Jim Breuer, and Guillermo Díaz) who are trying to raise money to bail their friend (Harland Williams) out of jail by selling marijuana they stole from a research lab. The movie is full of wacky characters and outlandish situations that make it an enjoyable watch for fans of weeeeed.
- 2Cheech Marin, Tommy Chong, Stacy Keach
- Released: 1978
- Directed by: Lou Adler
This iconic cult-favorite movie tells the story of two bumbling stoners, Pedro de Pacas (Cheech Marin) and Anthony Stoner (Tommy Chong), who accidentally smuggle illegal drugs across the Mexican border. With great comedic timing and memorable characters, these potheads encounter many charming misadventures.
- 3Jason London, Wiley Wiggins, Sasha Jenson
- Released: 1993
- Directed by: Richard Linklater
Set in 1976 Texas, Dazed and Confused follows the antics of high-school students (and also Matthew McConaughey) on the last day of school. With a timely soundtrack and raucous but tender humor, the film features many famous faces in some of their earliest roles, including Parker Posey, Ben Affleck, and Milla Jovovich.
- 4Ice Cube, Chris Tucker, Nia Long
- 5John Cho, Kal Penn, Paula Garcés
- Released: 2004
- Directed by: Danny Leiner
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle is an iconic stoner comedy that follows two best friends, Harold Lee (John Cho) and Kumar Patel (Kal Penn), on a late-night quest to satisfy their cravings for, you guessed it, those delicious, square White Castle sliders. Throughout the movie, they navigate many wacky adventures, including crazy characters, wild animals, a cop with a vendetta after them, and former child star Neil Patrick Harris.
- 6Seth Rogen, James Franco, Gary Cole
- Released: 2008
- Directed by: David Gordon Green
Pineapple Express follows the story of two ‘buddies,’ Dale Denton (Seth Rogen) and his dealer Saul (James Franco) whose plans go askew when they witness a crime. On the lam with a crooked cop (Rosie Perez) and a dangerous drug lord (Gary Cole) hot on their hills, this stoner comedy is rife with hilarious scenes, awkward moments, and endearing characters that make it endlessly rewatchable.
