There’s a very special place in the world of cinema where stoners unite on the big screen and create movie magic that half of the viewers just don’t understand. We take a look at our top 5 stoner movies.
Whether it’s a movie dreamt up by the great Seth Rogen or another starring Snoop Dog and Wiz Khalifa, there’s a certain magic surrounding them that you just don’t get in other films.
It might be the creativity that goes into the writing, it may be the sheer unapologetic nature of what is often a taboo subject.
Whatever it is, it makes for some of the very best cinema around. With so many film to choose from, it’s a task that could take days and even weeks to compile and rank!
To save just a little bit of time so we can get back to the good stuff, we’ve gone straight into the deep end, targeting our top 5 stoner movies of all time.
Top Five Stoner Movies
Crack out the popcorn, chips, chocolates, sweets, cereal and whatever else you’ve got hanging around in the fridge and let’s get started.
5. Dude, Where’s My Car? (2000)
Coming in at number 5 is Dude, Where’s My Car?
You’ll either love it or you’ll hate it, but there’s no arguing that it’s one of the most famous stoner movies out there. The tale of two potheads waking up and searching for their car that they just cannot remember where it was parked following a heavy night of partying. A simple story but one that takes the duo on an incredible journey.
If you’ve not seen it before, I’d advise that you stay away from review sites like Rotten Tomatoes, as you’ll see a painfully low rating of 17%. But the film is not one to be taken seriously. It’s the perfect guilty pleasure for any movie-fan looking for a relaxing and carefree evening.
Starring: Ashton Kutcher, Sean William Scott, and Jennifer Garner
4. Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle (2004)
No list of stoner movies would be complete without the 2004 classic, Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle.
Again, a simple story portrays two stoner friends on a quest to satisfy a burning desire for White Castle burgers. How does the story stretch for 90 minutes? You may ask but the adventure comedy has a lot more in store than you might expect.
With plenty of obstacles in the way including a raccoon, a racist police officer, and a particularly horny Neil Patrick Harris, it’s a tale that you won’t be forgetting anytime soon. It’s a quest that they wouldn’t have had to endure had they opted for CBD oil , but their munchies got the best of them.
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Fast food. High times.
Starring: John Cho, Kal Penn, and Ethan Embry
3. Dazed and Confused (1993)
Alright, alright, alright. Up next we’ve got one of the best films of all time, never mind stoner movies! Dazed and Confused starring a fresh-faced Matthew McConaughey.
It’s the last day of school in a small town in Texas. The year is 1976 and everyone is trying to get stoned, drunk or laid. The teen movie has really stood the test of time and portrays both the highs and lows of partying, friendship and drugs.
The characters are likable, there’s plenty of fast cars, a little violence and a lot of drug-use! throughout For those that love a classic teen movie featuring plenty of R-rated content and with plenty of far-out facts surrounding – they don’t come much better.
Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Jason London, and Wiley Wiggins
2. Pineapple Express (2008)
Pineapple Express is maybe the single best movie to come out of 2008. If you overlook The Dark Knight, Iron Man, Slumdog Millionaire, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Step Brothers.
Actually, 2008 was a really, really good year for movies! Regardless, when it comes to stoner movies, it’s Seth Rogen’s masterpiece that tops plenty of lists. This is due to a fantastic cast and playful approach throughout the comedy.
A lazy court-process clerk and full-time stoner Dale Denton (Seth Rogen) becomes the sole witness to a murder committed by the city’s most dangerous drug lord. He ditches his roach and runs from the scene. The roach is found but this strain of weed is new and rare. Known as Pineapple Express Dale must pay a visit to his dealer, Saul Silver (James Franco) to find out if the weed can be traced. Spoiler alert, it can.
Dale and Saul team up and run for their lives as crooks chase and try to kill them. It’s all aboard the Pineapple Express in a hilarious 2 hours action-comedy. Choo, Choo!
Starring: Seth Rogen, James Franco, and Gary Cole
1. The Big Lebowski (1998)
Number one on our list and number one in our hearts. The 1998 classic The Big Lebowski.
When The Dude Lebowski (Jeff Bridges) is mistaken for the millionaire Lebowski. Before a pair of thugs ruin his favorite rug in an attempt to force him to pay a debt that he is entirely unaware of. This leads to a one-time job with a high pay-off as he tries to explain the rug scenario to the real Lebowski.
Enlisting the help of his gun-toting bowling buddy the pair run into everyone from porn empire tycoons to nihilists.
All of these people all seem to want something from The Dude.
There’s a whole lot of smoking throughout the film. Perfect for making the number 1 spot on our list. These problems just wouldn’t happen if CBD was chosen instead.
It’s a true cinema classic that really needs to be watched (about 5 times) to be fully understood and appreciated.
Starring: Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, and Julianne Moore
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