15 Best Stoner Movies to Watch Right Now

If you want your movie nights to take a little hit, then stoner movies are the greatest choice of films you can watch. For the unversed, stoner movies are exactly what the name depicts: plots revolve around characters smoking marijuana or attempting to find it, and characters navigating life while consuming it. These movies are made to watch while you are high, with a major hit of comedy added to it.

Usually, stoner movies are made with characters who are not exactly the brightest. With a focus on and around cannabis, these movies rely on the use of drugs and create conflict or, in the majority of cases, comedy. Here’s the list of 15 best stoner movies for you to watch, from the greatest to the least greatest of all:

1 The Big Lebowski (1998)

The Big Lebowski is an absurd, entertaining, and really funny movie, starring Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, and more. For some viewers, their first watch could leave them confused; however, do not abandon it. If you give it another go, you will realize just how funny this movie actually is. The story revolves around stoner Jeff Lebowski, who prefers to be called “the dude”. He is a relaxed and unbothered character who shares the same name as a millionaire.

However, this millionaire’s wife owes a lot of money to dangerous people, which leads to the dude getting involved. He just wanted repayment for his ruined rug, which led him to the underworld. The movie is brilliantly written, as every dialogue has a purpose and isn’t wasted. All the characters are interestingly written, and the plot is pretty great. This movie is silly, weird, and really funny, which I think is what we need more of when smoking pot; it is why this deserves a place on this list.

Where to Watch (USA): Amazon Prime Video

2 Dazed and Confused (1993)

The movie revolves around a rowdy group of high school students celebrating their last day of high school in May 1976. The class of graduating students attends a party, but a certain star football player refrains from partying all night. Dazed and Confused is about all of the adventures these students go through and is termed a “coming-of-age” film (via Rotten Tomatoes).

This movie will either remind you of being young or that everything and everyone is somehow connected. With stars like Jason London, Wiley Wiggins, Matthew McConaughey, and more, Dazed and Confused will remind you how things do go wrong, but that is what keeps us together. A great pick to watch mixed with some pot smoking. The movie can seem slow initially, but it hits you right at home and reminds you why you should not act like you used to in high school.

Where to Watch (USA): Netflix and Amazon Prime Video

3 This is The End (2013)

This is a hilarious movie with a premise revolving around Hollywood celebrities, playing themselves. Six of these celebrities are stuck at James Franco’s house after an apocalypse erupts. This causes immense damage and deaths instantly, trapping all these celebrities inside Franco’s house. Similar to pandemic situations, the celebrities are forced to stay indoors as the world around them crumbles.

Supplies run short, and the most difficult of all is surviving with each other as these circumstances threaten to tear these friendships apart. With a lot of cameos from various other celebrities, the movie is super funny to watch as celebrities play exaggerated versions of themselves and deal with the apocalypse. This is such a fun adventure to watch with friends, with the amazing actors making us laugh out loud. This is why I highly recommend watching this, especially when smoking pot.

Where to Watch (USA): Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV

4 Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle (2004)

This movie was different from every other entry mentioned before as it showcases Harold, played by John Cho, and Kumar, played by Kal Penn, as stoners, but with more nuanced characteristics. They aren’t portrayed typically as the slackers who always keep smoking pot, but as characters who have a life and passion; they are smart and skilled in various things that stoners aren’t usually portrayed as.

The story revolves around Harold and Kumar, who get high after smoking pot and are enamoured by a commercial for White Castle. They are convinced there would be a store nearby, only to go on an adventure that takes them to New Jersey. They come across crazy things, including Neil Patrick Harris stealing their car and many other stars acting as a hurdle they have to cross to get to these sliders. This is a great watch if you are craving a wild adventure. This is the kind of movie you can rewatch and still laugh while being intrigued by their adventurous ride to get White Castles.

Where to Watch (USA): Peacock, Amazon Prime Video and Netflix

5 Easy Rider (1969)

This movie is pretty slow for today’s day and age; however, it gave birth to New Hollywood and influenced a lot of movies, music, and genres. The story revolves around two Harley-driving pot smokers, who are on a ride to complete a drug deal. They decide to travel cross-country and experience a lot of hate and abuse.

Easy Rider was a pretty significant film in the US, which tackled a lot of clashes with traditional society, bad acid trips, and more. The movie might feel slow today, but it is the epitome of multiple great hits that came after this. This makes it a must-watch and a great choice while smoking pot for deeper, more elaborate conversations. Perfect movie to start talking about the world and how unfair society can be and will result in precious conversations, which you might or might not remember.

Where to Watch (USA): Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, and Apple TV

6 Pineapple Express (2008)

The movie revolves around a server processor, Dale, played by Seth Rogen, and his drug dealer, played by James Franco. When Dale smokes a rare marijuana called Pineapple Express, he ends up witnessing a murder by a corrupt cop and a drug lord. In panic, Dale attempts to run, making a ruckus and getting himself seen as he goes on a run with his dealer.

With the cop and the drug lord behind them, the two have to be on the run while trying to escape. This is an underrated movie with brilliant chemistry between Rogen and Franco. It’s a much-loved watch by stoners who want something light-hearted and fun on their plates. I recommend this because of the unique premise and the ridiculousness of it all that you can lean into without giving it a lot of thought.

Where to Watch (USA): Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, and Apple TV

7 Friday (1995)

The movie begins on a Friday when Craig Jones, played by Ice Cube, has been fired from his job. The worst part is he has to pay rent soon, and his friend, Smokey, played by Chris Tucker, is in trouble for owing a local bully $200. Meanwhile, he hates his girlfriend, Joi, who keeps telling people what to do.

In an attempt to help his friend, Craig and Smokey have to go through an experience with crackheads, multiple shootouts, and more, all within a Friday. If Smokey doesn’t pay up, he will not see Saturday. Every character in the movie is hilarious, and this is a breezy watch and different from the other movies in this list. This is an extremely funny take on the day-to-day life of two people in the same place, and the movie will definitely stop you from doomscrolling while you watch it.

Where to Watch (USA): Amazon Prime Video, Netflix and Apple TV

8 Up in Smoke (1978)

Bringing back the comedic duo, Cheech and Chong, the movie revolves around two musicians who come across each other and unknowingly get involved in smuggling a van made of marijuana. They get arrested and are let go because of a “technicality”. This allows the duo to go on with their adventure and compete in a music contest.

This is an extremely hilarious comedy movie, and ranks higher than Next Movie, because this was their debut hit. The movie is perfect for getting high and laughing with the classic comedy duo. Fans of the movie still rewatch this classic release from the ’70s, making it a great pick for one of those days. The movie is a classic for a reason. This is an absolutely perfect watch, according to me, when you are high as a kite.

Where to Watch (USA): Amazon Prime Video and Netflix

9 Half Baked (1998)

Owing to its name, Half Baked is a fun watch revolving around four friends who have to get off their “high” horse to figure out how to raise bail money when one of them goes to jail. Their friend goes to jail for accidentally killing a police horse by feeding it junk food. The rest of the crew decides to sell pot that they will steal from a pharmaceutical lab.

A very risky plan to be carried out by a bunch of stoners, but they will try to do it because their friend needs them. This is a classic ’90s comedy with no logic, no redemption arcs, just pure silliness and a lot of pot smoking. With Dave Chappelle, Guillermo Diaz, Jim Breuer, and Harland Williams leading the plot, this is a great watch for those times when you don’t need logic to understand it. Half Baked is one of those nonsensical comedies that you can watch with or without smoking pot and still enjoy the silliness of it all.

Where to Watch (USA): Amazon Prime Video, Netflix and Apple TV

10 Super Troopers (2001)

This classic movie is also something you do not need to understand. It is fun and chaotic, revolving around five overenthusiastic State Troopers, trying to save their office from shutting down. They make everyone driving on the highway super alert and scared. The State troopers want to find and solve a crime while outdoing the local police department, in an attempt to save their jobs.

With Jay Chandrashekhar, Kevin Heffernan, André Vippolis, and more stars, the movie is silly and has one of the best opening sequences, which will lead you to watch the entire thing. For fans of Succession, you might find a certain Roy being just as brilliant at comedy as he is in drama. This movie will be a great choice for when you want to relax as you watch a group of people trying to avoid extinction. This cop comedy is a good watch and can feel like a drag with its story, but it still grabs you in with its comedic timing and also has one of the greatest opening sequences.

Where to Watch (USA): Amazon Prime Video, Netflix and Hulu

11 Grandma’s Boy (2006)

This story revolves around Alex, who is unable to afford rent along with his roommate. The character has to move in with his grandma, who likes to hang out with her two best friends in front of the TV. However, their constant presence comes in the way of Alex’s social life and his pot smoking. He wants to settle down with his co-worker Samantha, but he is busy competing with another game designer.

The movie, despite being released in 2006, is way ahead of its time, as it accurately depicts nerd culture. Grandma’s Boy, starring Allen Covert, Linda Cardellini, Shirley Jones, and more, is lighthearted with very low stakes. Some fans of the movie even deem it an underrated gem; however, this earns its place here compared to the rest of the lineup. This is more relatable compared to all other movies to the current time and will definitely lead to laughs and conversations about friendships and competing with others as well as the living situation.

Where to Watch (USA): Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Hulu

12 Inherent Vice (2014)

This movie is a different kind of hit as it is technically a psychological drama. With Joaquin Phoenix playing a private detective who solves cases through smoking marijuana, the movie’s plot is a little complicated but a complete haze if you watch it after a few hits. The story revolves around Larry “Doc,” whose former lover, Shasta, asks for his help in solving a case.

She wanted him to find out if her boyfriend, Mickey’s wife is trying to admit him into a mental hospital. However, things get crazier when Mickey and Shasta both disappear, and Larry has to figure out what happened by going through stoners, surfers, and cops. The movie has a great twist attached to it and will be a good watch. This is fun but puts you in the detective’s shoes as you try to figure out with Doc about this interesting case. It has a brilliant climax and is a must-watch for when you want to investigate.

Where to Watch (USA): Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and Netflix

13 Cheech and Chong’s Next Movie (1980)

This story revolves around two friends, Cheech and Chong, and one thing they love doing is smoking pot. Both of them navigate through life in New York stoned and inviting trouble wherever they go. They are loud and do not have a really great view of life.

Cheech loses his job, leading him to his girlfriend’s workplace. However, instead of finding a solution to his unemployment, they are both thrown into the streets. The two friends then try to find ways to earn income, but things get out of hand when Cheech’s cousin Red shows up. Starring Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong, the movie will take you back to the ’80s, with guaranteed laughter and crazy dream sequences. Cheech and Chong will definitely make you laugh all the time; they add to every scene and are high majority of the time.

Where to Watch (USA): Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and Netflix

14 Dude, Where’s My Car? (2000)

The story is a good choice to watch while you are getting high, as it revolves around two “dudes” waking up after a night of getting high and doing quite a few things. The only thing is, they do not remember what they did and, most importantly, where the car is. In an attempt to retrace their steps, they go on a wild journey as they find out what they actually did.

With Ashton Kutcher and Seann William Scott as the main leads, the movie is also identified as sci-fi, a genre that has some of the best shows released in the 2010s. Dude, Where’s My Car? will take you on a short journey with the two potheads trying to figure out and trace their steps. This is relatable when you forget what you did all those times you got high, but as the story unravels, it becomes a sci-fi comedy, which is different from the rest.

Where to Watch (USA): Amazon Prime Video

15 Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)

The movie is, at the very least, fun to watch, despite a few problematic storylines. However, when you want to get high, this will be a good pick, especially since Sean Penn‘s Jeff Spicoli will be super relatable. The story revolves around a group of high school students who prioritize distractions over their studies.

Stacy gets trapped in a love triangle with no experience in dating previously. She is stuck between two friends, Mark and Mike. On the other hand, stoner Spicoli constantly faces off with a strict teacher who does not like students like him. The movie will give you a few laughs, but it is much less fun with those problematic stories. Although this has gotten really great ratings on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes, I personally found a few things a little difficult to watch and unfunny at times. Still in the top 15 because of Penn’s character.

Where to Watch (USA): Amazon Prime Video and Netflix

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