The 40 Best Movie Drinking Games, Ranked By Fans
The best movie drinking games combine two things we love dearly: movies, and well... drinking. The art of the drinking game is far more complex than it may seem. Beyond the most obvious which movies are the best to drink to, there are a variety of reasons one movie is preferable over the other for a drinking game.
The tone and feel of the movie are key factors, setting the stage for the desired drinking experience. Do you want a wild night matching the debauchery of The Wolf of Wall Street? Or a chill vibe akin to The Big Lebowski? The genre, length, and drink pacing matter too. And let's not overlook the power of nostalgia and irony to make a familiar film feel fresh again.
Beyond that is the next major factor. Rules. What are the rules you'll have, how strict will you be, and how drunk do you and the other players want to get? Rules have to be fair, consistent, timely, and tiered (how drunk one may want to be vs. others, also what challenge you're setting yourself up for). Most of all, the rules should be simple. They need to be either obvious, visual, or best yet, both. No one wants to have to think too hard an hour in, that should go without saying. It's not like half the fun is having to look back at your long sheet of heady movie drinking games list items and going all "oh hey good I should drink now." Drunk idiots just want to have fun.Â
The films featured on this crowd-ranked list were chosen based on a variety of factors that make them ideal candidates for drinking games. Our expert editors considered elements like tone, genre, runtime, nostalgic appeal, and inherent quirks when compiling movies with the most potential for lively, entertaining drinking rules. Of course, we also took into account popularity and crowd opinions based on votes from over 3K Ranker film fans. The end result is a diverse cinematic lineup ranging from cult classics to blockbuster hits, representing decades of movie magic. While the quality and enjoyability of the movies was a key criteria, our main focus was spotlighting films that offer the ingredients for a fun, hilarious, and maybe even rowdy drinking game experience.
So grab some brews, queue up one of the classic drinking game movies below, and settle in with friends for some unforgettable (or not!) cinematic fun. Just remember to drink responsibly, as some of these advanced rules have been known to slay even the heartiest drinkers.
Drink every time:
-Someone says the F word
-You see a bare breast
-Anyone snorts anything
-You see a new example of extravagance
-You laughWith its nonstop profanity, drug use, and outrageous behavior, The Wolf of Wall Street is a wild ride perfect for turning into a raucous drinking game.
Drink every time:
-Anyone says "party"
-A freshman is hit with a paddle
-Slater says "man"
-Pink is conflicted
-Mitch pinches the top of his noseDazed and Confused captures high school hijinks, partying, and hazing - all fodder for a 70s-themed drinking game full of nostalgia.
Drink every time:
-Anyone speaks any non-English language
-Frodo says "Sam"
-You see the Eye of Sauron
-You see a close-up of the ring
-Anyone says "precious"The epic fantasy trilogy has plenty of material like non-English dialogue, frequent "precious" references, and ring close-ups to keep the drinks flowing through its lengthy runtime.
Drink every time:
-You see words or numbers on the screen
-You hear a video game sound
-A new band is named
-A new ex shows up
-Anyone says "Ramona"Scott Pilgrim's video game aesthetic, with its sound effects and pop culture references, makes it a one-of-a-kind drinking game experience.
Drink every time:
-Alan copies Phil
-You see a new Vegas landmark
-Stu touches or mentions his missing tooth
-You see neon lights
-Someone gets hurtWith its antics in Vegas, the buddy comedy The Hangover is full of built-in drinking triggers like neon lights and Stu's missing tooth.
Drink every time:
-You hear "Oh hai"
-Lisa is described as sexy or beautiful
-Mark is labeled a best friend
-You hear "Don't worry about it"
-Anyone throws a footballThe so-bad-it's-good cult classic The Room is perfect for turning into a bad movie drinking game fueled by its bizarre dialogue and absurd football tossing.
