Updated June 23, 2023 11.2K votes 2.0K voters 304.1K views
Over 2.0K Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of The Best Movies to Watch While Drinking
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Vote up your favorite movies to watch while having a drink, or two, or three.
Let’s say you’re headed back from the bar with your friends, it’s 2 am, and you’re all drunk. After you order pizza and grab a few more cold ones from the fridge, you and buddies decide to put on a good movie to watch while you're drunk. What sort of film will fit the picture? Chances are no one is reaching for Schindler’s List or an Academy Award winner with heavy drama. This is the time to put on a fun movie with a nice easy plot. These are the best movies to watch while drinking or, depending on how late in the night you fire up Netflix, the best movies to watch while you're drunk.
Just because a movie is on this “drunk list,” it doesn’t mean it’s bad. In fact, most of the films listed here are classics in their own way. But if we’re being totally honest, the stupid humor in a comedy like Happy Gilmore or Superbad is going to induce more hearty belly laughs if you’re watching it with your pals after a few sudsy pints, than if you're watching it totally sober.
Most of the movies on this list are comedies. And we’re not talking about the sophisticated, meta-type Woody Allen low chuckle type comedy. These funny films are raunchy and many depict booze-filled debauchery, and toilet humor. Call them low-brow if you must, but that doesn’t mean anything if you're looking for the best movies to drink during an alcohol-filled evening.
Other films on this list are just super cool and entertaining. Anything with the name Quentin Tarantino above the title is going to ooze stylized cinema. And there is never a bad time to watch True Romance.
So raise a glass and make a toast, it’s inebriated movie time. But before you pass out, be sure to upvote your favorite films to watch while drinking, or when you’re already drunk.
Superbad is a coming-of-age comedy that navigates the tumultuous terrain of teenage life. Seth (Jonah Hill) and Evan (Michael Cera), high school seniors, aim to lose their virginity before graduation. Aided by their unpredictable friend Fogell (Christopher Mintz-Plasse), who adopts the infamous alias 'McLovin', they embark on a wild night of misadventures. Their quest for alcohol and female attention involves dodging irresponsible cops and navigating raucous parties. Directed by Greg Mottola and written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, the film provides an honest, humorous glimpse into adolescent anxieties amidst chaotic circumstances.
Actors: Jonah Hill, Michael Cera, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Bill Hader, Seth Rogen
In the raucous comedy The Hangover, Phil (Bradley Cooper), Stu (Ed Helms), and Alan (Zach Galifianakis) awake after a wild bachelor party in Las Vegas with no memory of the previous night. The trio's soon-to-be-married buddy Doug (Justin Bartha) is missing, their hotel suite is trashed, and a tiger lurks in the bathroom. As they scramble to piece together the events of their blackout night and locate Doug, they encounter an array of eccentric characters and outrageous situations. A Golden Globe winner for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy, The Hangover delivers laughs with its unforgettable blend of chaos and camaraderie.
Actors: Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Justin Bartha, Heather Graham
In American Pie, a raucous teen comedy, five high school friends - Jim (Jason Biggs), Oz (Chris Klein), Kevin (Thomas Ian Nicholas), Finch (Eddie Kaye Thomas), and Stifler (Seann William Scott) - make a pact to lose their virginity by prom night. The film, peppered with iconic scenes and unforgettable one-liners, explores the trials and tribulations of adolescence in a humorous yet honest way. As graduation looms, the boys navigate relationships, peer pressure, and their own insecurities. Their misadventures lead to hilarious situations that have since become staples of the genre. Though not an award winner, its impact on pop culture is undeniable.
Actors: Jason Biggs, Shannon Elizabeth, Alyson Hannigan, Chris Klein, Natasha Lyonne
Two brothers (Erik Stolhanske, Paul Soter) from America happen upon a secret and centuries-old beer-games competition during a visit to Germany's Oktoberfest. After losing badly, they return to America, assemble an impressive team of brew-lovers and return to Germany for a rematch.
Actors: Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Erik Stolhanske, Paul Soter, Steve Lemme
In Old School, Mitch (Luke Wilson) returns home to find his girlfriend involved in an unusual affair, leading him to start anew. He moves into a house near a college campus, where his friends Frank (Will Ferrell) and Beanie (Vince Vaughn) decide to revive their glory days by starting a fraternity. The trio juggles adulthood responsibilities and fraternity antics, causing hilarity and chaos. This comedy explores the paradox of growing up while refusing to let go of youth, all within the wild framework of college life. Old School became a cult classic for its humor and quotable lines.
Actors: Luke Wilson, Will Ferrell, Vince Vaughn, Jeremy Piven, Ellen Pompeo
Dazed and Confused is a coming-of-age comedy film that paints an authentic picture of American teenage life in the 70s. Set in Austin, Texas, on the last day of high school in 1976, this Richard Linklater-directed film showcases a host of characters. Randall Pink Floyd (Jason London) is a star quarterback facing the dilemma of signing a no-drug pledge, while freshman Mitch Kramer (Wiley Wiggins) endures hazing rituals. The movie, punctuated by an iconic rock soundtrack, captures the carefree spirit and uncertainty that mark the threshold of adulthood. It's a nostalgic romp through teen angst, party culture, and youthful rebellion - all rolled into one unforgettable summer night.
