The 50 Best Weed Movies of All Time Ever Lit on Screen
Grab your rolling papers and popcorn. This is your no-nonsense, twisted, slightly paranoid—but thoroughly enjoyable—tour through the 50 best weed movies ever made. Curated by someone who probably inhaled.
I’ve eaten cow brain tacos in Sinaloa and smoked questionable hash in Marrakech, but there’s a unique cultural experience in sitting stoned out of your gourd, watching two baked guys try to find a cheeseburger. These weed movies aren’t just about cannabis—they’re infused with it. They celebrate it, question it, and sometimes forget what they were doing halfway through.
There’s something inherently poetic about weed and cinema. One slows time down, the other plays with it. And when the two meet? Magic happens. Or madness. Sometimes both. Either way, you’re in for a ride—probably on your couch, under a fleece blanket you stole from your ex.
So here it is. The ultimate list of the 50 best weed movies ever sparked onto a screen. Curated with a discerning eye, a warped sense of humor, and a deep respect for that sacred herb.
1. Pineapple Express (2008)
This isn’t just a weed movie. It’s an action-comedy-thriller-love-letter-to-the-pothead genre itself. Seth Rogen and James Franco turn paranoia into an art form. Car chases, shootouts, and strains named like tiki drinks—it’s chaos, and we love it.
Check it out on IMDb.
2. Dazed and Confused (1993)
If high school was a joint, this movie is the slow burn. Everyone’s either baked, about to be, or philosophizing like a discount Socrates.
Let the vibes roll on IMDb.
3. The Big Lebowski (1998)
The Dude abides, man. He bowls, he sips White Russians, and floats through life like smoke in a blacklight room.
Get weird with it on IMDb.
4. Cheech & Chong’s Up in Smoke (1978)
OG legends with a van made entirely of marijuana. It’s slapstick, smoke, and stoner history rolled into one.
Light it up on IMDb.
5. Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004)
They just wanted burgers, but they got Neil Patrick Harris on ecstasy instead. Pure chaotic munchie-fueled genius.
Grab your combo meal on IMDb.
6. Half Baked (1998)
Dave Chappelle delivers iconic one-liners like “I love weed, love it… but not as much as I love pussy.” This is stoner cinema gold.
Get baked with it on IMDb.
7. How High (2001)
Method Man and Redman use magical weed grown with the ashes of their dead friend to ace college. Harvard’s never been higher.
See the madness on IMDb.
8. Smiley Face (2007)
Anna Faris eats an entire tray of pot cupcakes and then spirals into an existential journey involving a communist manifesto and Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles.
Take the ride on IMDb.
9. This Is the End (2013)
The apocalypse hits Hollywood, and a bunch of actors play themselves high and panicked. Bonus: Michael Cera like you’ve never seen him.
Survive it on IMDb.
10. Mac & Devin Go to High School (2012)
Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa teach a masterclass in cannabis education. It’s dumb. It’s funny. It’s got a weed-smoking animated joint named Slow Burn.
Enroll via IMDb.
11. Grandma’s Boy (2006)
Video games, weed, and stunted man-children. The script reads like it was written during a six-hour bong rip—and that’s a compliment.
Vibe check it on IMDb.
12. Friday (1995)
It’s Friday. You ain’t got no job. You ain’t got sh*t to do. So you watch Ice Cube and Chris Tucker get high and handle suburban drama.
Roll with it on IMDb.
13. Soul Plane (2004)
A stoned parody of every bad airline experience ever—with Snoop Dogg as a pilot.
Prepare for takeoff on IMDb.
14. The Beach Bum (2019)
Matthew McConaughey plays a poet-slacker named Moondog. He drifts through life like a human vape cloud in designer pajamas.
Get weird with Moondog on IMDb.
15. Ted (2012)
Your childhood teddy bear comes to life and grows up to be a Boston stoner bro. It shouldn’t work—but it totally does.
Snuggle up on IMDb.
Let’s fast-track the rest. Because you’re high. And attention spans are… what was I saying?
🍿 Top 50 Best Weed Movies of All Time
| # | Movie | Vibe Check | IMDb |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pineapple Express (2008) | Paranoia, explosions, and pineapple kush | IMDb |
| 2 | Dazed and Confused (1993) | Vintage vibes and high school haze | IMDb |
| 3 | The Big Lebowski (1998) | Bowling, bathrobes, and blunts | IMDb |
| 4 | Cheech & Chong’s Up in Smoke (1978) | The OG stoner road trip | IMDb |
| 5 | Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004) | Munchie madness mission | IMDb |
| 6 | How High (2001) | Harvard meets haze | IMDb |
| 7 | Super Troopers (2001) | Cops on cannabis | IMDb |
| 8 | Smiley Face (2007) | Edible overdose, comedy gold | IMDb |
| 9 | Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) | LSD + weed + madness | IMDb |
| 10 | Half Baked (1998) | Pothead justice league | IMDb |
| 11 | Friday (1995) | Weed and wisdom on the porch | IMDb |
| 12 | Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001) | Meta-stoner chaos | IMDb |
| 13 | Tenacious D: The Pick of Destiny (2006) | High notes and higher minds | IMDb |
| 14 | Rolling Kansas (2003) | Searching for the secret weed forest | IMDb |
| 15 | Grandma’s Boy (2006) | Couch-lock classic | IMDb |
| 16 | Reefer Madness (1936) | Hilariously overbaked propaganda | IMDb |
| 17 | Bongwater (1997) | Portland, paint, and pot | IMDb |
| 18 | Kid Cannabis (2014) | Hustle hard, smoke harder | IMDb |
| 19 | Saving Grace (2000) | Granny grows the green | IMDb |
| 20 | Homegrown (1998) | Buds, betrayal, Billy Bob | IMDb |
| 21 | Your Highness (2011) | Medieval quest, stoner test | IMDb |
| 22 | Humboldt County (2008) | Existential farming and foggy thoughts | IMDb |
| 23 | Shrooms (2007) | Wrong drug, right trip | IMDb |
| 24 | Rolling Papers (2015) | Journalism goes joint | IMDb |
| 25 | Ted (2012) | Thunder buddies for life | IMDb |
| 26 | Mac & Devin Go to High School (2012) | Snoop and Wiz’s higher learning | IMDb |
| 27 | Soul Plane (2004) | Mile-high nonsense | IMDb |
| 28 | The Wackness (2008) | 90s NYC and purple haze | IMDb |
| 29 | Detention (2011) | ADHD meets THC | IMDb |
| 30 | Cook County (2009) | Southern gothic and meth? Kinda close. | IMDb |
| 31 | Inherent Vice (2014) | Noir, nugs, and nonsense | IMDb |
| 32 | Go (1999) | Ecstasy, weed, and wild timing | IMDb |
| 33 | High School (2010) | Urine switcheroo and reefer revenge | IMDb |
| 34 | The Tripper (2006) | Reagan with an axe—seriously | IMDb |
| 35 | Spun (2002) | More meth, but still wild | IMDb |
| 36 | Savages (2012) | Cartels, cannabis, and chaos | IMDb |
| 37 | Scary Movie 2 (2001) | Haunted mansion meets blunt rotation | IMDb |
| 38 | Knocked Up (2007) | Bud, baby bumps, and bong hits | IMDb |
| 39 | Get Him to the Greek (2010) | Furry walls and green room giggles | IMDb |
| 40 | Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008) | Bud, broke, and DIY filmmaking | IMDb |
| 41 | 21 Jump Street (2012) | Undercover stoner slapstick | IMDb |
| 42 | Dude (2018) | Girls, ganja, and growing up | IMDb |
| 43 | Alien Addiction (2018) | Intergalactic weed weirdness | IMDb |
| 44 | Scary Movie (2000) | Ghostface and ganja | IMDb |
| 45 | All About the Money (2017) | Three stoners accidentally take on a cartel | IMDb |
| 46 | The Beach Bum (2019) | Moondog’s poetic haze | IMDb |
| 47 | Booksmart (2019) | Brainy meets baked | IMDb |
| 48 | The Night Before (2015) | Yuletide high times | IMDb |
| 49 | Scavenger Hunt (1979) | Not about weed, but trust—it’s got that energy | IMDb |
| 50 | This Is the End (2013) | Celebs, weed, and the apocalypse | IMDb |
🎬 Final Puff of Truth
Look, these aren’t just weed movies. They’re sacred texts of cannabis culture. Whether you’re melting into your couch or giggling at your fridge light, these films are here to elevate, entertain, and maybe make you question how long you’ve been watching that screensaver.
Some movies make you think. Others make you think you’re thinking. Weed movies do both. Sometimes in slow motion. With subtitles. And then you forget what you were watching and rewind the whole thing.
Whether you’re into existential rabbit holes (Waking Life), absurdist cartoons (Fantastic Planet), or just want to laugh your ass off while eating cereal with your hands, there’s a film on this list for you.
And let’s not pretend you’re only watching these for plot. You’re here for cannabis cameos, absurd snack cravings, and the kind of laughter that makes your stomach hurt. Weed movies deliver all of that in smoke rings.
What to Pair With Your Movie Night
Strain Suggestion:
- Blue Dream for lighthearted giggles
- Northern Lights if you’re ready to ponder the fabric of reality (and forget your own name)
Snacks:
- Anything crunchy, cheesy, and preferably within arm’s reach
- Bonus points if you invent a new food combo no sober person would dare try
Mood Lighting:
- Lava lamp, string lights, or just the refrigerator door left open for too long
There’s no Oscar for “Best Weed Movie,” but maybe there should be. Because in the end, these films serve a purpose that goes beyond art—they offer relief, escape, laughter, and that perfect sense of “hell yeah, I needed this.
So light one up, press play, and let the weirdness wash over you.
You’re among friends.