From comedy classics to cult favorites, stoner movies celebrate the creativity, humor, and laid-back energy that the plant inspires.
Seth Rogen & James Franco’s Pineapple Express set a new gold standard. Equal parts buddy comedy, action film, and stoner adventure, it follows a process server and his dealer as they get caught up in a wild conspiracy after witnessing a crime.
The film introduced audiences to the idea of “action stoner comedy” and gave its name to a now-famous strain. With its mix of explosions and one-liners Pineapple Express proved that stoner movies could be both blockbuster and cult classic.
If Up in Smoke created the genre, Dave Chappelle’s Half Baked perfected the 90s version of it. A mix of slapstick, satire, and surreal humor, the film follows a group of friends who resort to selling to bail one of their own out of jail.
Whether you’re watching it for the first time or the hundredth, Half Baked delivers that nostalgic blend of absurdity and charm. Why it’s iconic: It bridged culture into mainstream comedy, showing that stoner humor could be both outrageous and oddly heartfelt.
Richard Linklater’s ode to the 1970s is more than just a stoner film, it’s a time capsule. Following a group of teens on the last day of school in 1976, the movie captures the spirit of freedom, rebellion, and youth. Matthew McConaughey’s iconic line, “Alright, alright, alright,” became part of pop culture history.
Beloved by connoisseurs worldwide. With its offbeat humor, awkward characters, and random dance sequences, Napoleon Dynamite is a perfect watch.
Two friends on a burger quest turn a midnight craving into an epic adventure. Surreal, hilarious, and surprisingly heartfelt.