10 Legendary Stoner Films To Watch This 4/20
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April 20, 2023

It’s 4/20 y’all, so we’ve made a list of the 10 best stoner films to watch on this sacred day in the weed smoker’s calendar. Fire it up below:

Half Baked (1998)

Follow the misadventures of three friends trying to raise bail money for their friend Kenny by selling marijuana in this stoner comedy. With a hilarious cast that includes Dave Chappelle and Jim Breuer, Half Baked is a stoner classic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQqfBE4alUs

Pineapple Express (2008)

Seth Rogen and James Franco star in this action-packed movie about a stoner and his dealer who get caught up in a dangerous drug war. With plenty of laughs and thrilling action scenes, Pineapple Express is a must-watch for any 4/20 celebration.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDvjCbdyEHw&t=s

Cheech and Chong’s Up in Smoke (1978)

Join Pedro and Man as they travel from California to Mexico in a van made entirely of marijuana in this stoner classic. With plenty of laughs and a killer soundtrack, Up in Smoke is a must-watch for any stoner movie fan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kzaPK8R4Pw&pp=ygUbY2hlZWNoIGFuZCBjaG9uZyBiZXN0IHNjZW5l

Friday (1995)

Ice Cube stars in this comedy-drama as Craig, a young man who spends the day hanging out on his porch with his friend Smokey (Chris Tucker) after getting fired from his job. With hilarious performances from the entire cast, Friday has become a beloved classic among stoner movies.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZvxODObvxI

Dazed and Confused (1993)

Set in 1976, this coming-of-age comedy follows a group of high school students as they celebrate the end of the school year by partying and smoking weed. With a killer soundtrack and a memorable cast that includes Matthew McConaughey and Ben Affleck, Dazed and Confused is a stoner classic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbsv7cJsJxM&pp=ygUmZGF6ZWQgYW5kIGNvbmZ1c2VkIG1hdHRoZXcgbWNjb25hdWdoZXk%3D

How High (2001)

Follow two stoners played by rappers Method Man and Redman who smoke a special strain of marijuana that helps them ace their college entrance exams in this hidden gem of a comedy. With plenty of laughs and some surprisingly heartwarming moments, How High is worth a watch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYgN-m8Q5yE

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)

Join the titular characters, played by Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith, as they try to stop a movie based on their comic book in this raunchy and irreverent comedy. With appearances from a who’s who of Hollywood stars and some hilarious fourth-wall-breaking moments, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back is a must-watch for any stoner movie fan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLArwQ8UZ2w

Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle (2004)

Follow the titular characters as they embark on a quest to satisfy their craving for White Castle burgers after smoking a particularly potent strain of marijuana. With hilarious performances from John Cho and Kal Penn and some memorable cameos, Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle is a stoner classic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3P27lCRVJ8

The Big Lebowski (1998)

While not strictly a stoner movie, The Big Lebowski has become a cult classic among cannabis enthusiasts thanks to its laid-back vibe, quirky characters, and trippy dream sequences. Starring Jeff Bridges as “The Dude,” a slacker who gets caught up in a kidnapping plot, The Big Lebowski is a must-watch for any 4/20 celebration.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gk5WiQWOXtY

Super Troopers (2001)

This comedy follows a group of Vermont state troopers who spend most of their time playing pranks on each other and smoking weed. When their jobs are threatened by budget cuts, they set out to solve a drug trafficking case to save their station. With a hilarious cast and lots of weed smoking, Super Troopers is a cult classic among stoner comedies.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA7LMftFmaU

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