30 Stoner Movies That Will Toke Your Time And Take You Higher

Vidushi Gupta

Hey there, fellow cinephiles and bud enthusiasts! Are you ready to light up the screen and elevate your movie nights to a whole new level? Well, grab your favorite stash and get comfy, because we’re about to embark on a cinematic journey like no other.

In this article, we’re counting down the 30 best stoner movies that are guaranteed to spark some serious laughs and good vibes. So, are you ready to light up the screen and join us on this epic cinematic journey? Let’s roll!

Sr. No.Movie Name & YearIMDb Rating
1.A Space Odyssey (1968)8.3
2.Zardoz (1974)5.8
3.The Wizard of Oz (1939)8.1
4.Ted (2012)6.9
5.This Is The End (2013)6.6
6.Inception (2010)8.8
7.Arrival (2016)7.9
8.We’re the Millers (2013)7
9.Inherent Vice (2014)6.6
10.Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004)7
11.Inside Out (2015)8.1
12.Avatar (2009)7.9
13.Dazed and Confused (1993)7.6
14.Idiocracy (2006)6.5
15.Reefer Madness (1936)3.7
16.Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)6.8
17.Pineapple Express (2008)6.9
18.Friday (1995)7.2
19.Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)7.5
20.The Beach Bum (2019)5.5
21.The Last Waltz (1978)8.1
22.Up in Smoke (1978)6.9
23.9 to 5 (1980)6.9
24.Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989)7.1
25.Clueless (1995)6.9
26.The Big Lebowski (1998)8.1
27.Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)8.1
28.Half Baked (1998)6.6
29.Super Troopers (2001)7
30. Smiley Face (2007)5.8

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1. A Space Odyssey (1968)

The movie follows a voyage to Jupiter with the sentient computer HAL 9000 aboard the spacecraft Discovery One. As the crew navigates mysterious monoliths and encounters unexpected events, they grapple with themes of evolution, artificial intelligence, and the nature of humanity.

2. Zardoz (1974)

Set in a post-apocalyptic future, the story revolves around a primitive society divided into two groups: the Brutals, who live in squalor and are ruled by a god-like figure called Zardoz, and the Eternals, who live in luxury and possess advanced technology. The plot unfolds as Zed, a Brutal warrior infiltrates the Eternals’ society after being transported by Zardoz. As Zed explores this strange world, he challenges the Eternals’ beliefs and ultimately uncovers the truth behind Zardoz and the society’s existence.

3. The Wizard of Oz (1939)

Dorothy Gale, a young girl living on a farm in Kansas gets swept away to the magical land of Oz when a tornado hits her home. In Oz, she embarks on a journey to the Emerald City to seek help from the Wizard of Oz to find her way back home.

4. Ted (2012)

John Bennett, a grown man has a childhood teddy bear named Ted that came to life due to a childhood wish. As John navigates adulthood with his girlfriend Lori, Ted remains his crude, irresponsible, loyal best friend. However, as John’s relationship with Lori deepens, Ted’s influence strains their bond. This is one of the funny films to watch when stoned.

5. This Is The End (2013)

The story revolves around a fictionalized version of several Hollywood actors, including Seth Rogen, James Franco, Jonah Hill, Jay Baruchel, Danny McBride, and Craig Robinson, who find themselves trapped in James Franco’s house during the apocalypse. As the world outside descends into chaos, the group must confront their issues and try to survive together while dealing with limited supplies and various comedic challenges. This is one of the funny films to watch when stoned.

6. Inception (2010)

The film explores the concept of shared dreaming and follows a skilled thief named Dom Cobb, who specializes in “extraction”, stealing valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during the dream state. Cobb is offered a chance to have his criminal record erased in exchange for performing an “inception”, planting an idea into the mind of a high-profile target.

7. Arrival (2016)

Louise Banks, a linguistic professor is recruited by the military to communicate with extraterrestrial visitors that have arrived on Earth in mysterious spacecraft. As tensions rise between nations and fear of the unknown escalates, she leads a team to decipher the complex language of the alien beings known as Heptapods. Through her interactions with the aliens, Louise begins to experience vivid flashbacks that reveal a deeper connection to their language and their purpose on Earth.

8. We’re the Millers (2013)

David Clark, a small-time marijuana dealer is forced to smuggle drugs from Mexico into the United States to clear his debt with his supplier. To avoid suspicion at the border, he recruits a fake family consisting of a stripper named Rose, a lonely teenager named Kenny, and a streetwise teen girl named Casey. This is one of the funny films to watch when stoned.

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9. Inherent Vice (2014)

Larry “Doc” Sportello, a private investigator becomes embroiled in a convoluted web of mysteries in Los Angeles. Doc’s ex-girlfriend, Shasta Fay Hepworth, reappears in his life with a plea for help. She believes her current boyfriend, a wealthy real estate mogul named Mickey Wolfmann, has been targeted for abduction and institutionalization by his wife and her lover. This is one of the funny films to watch when stoned.

10. Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004)

Harold Lee, and Kumar Patel, two friends, embark on a wild and hilarious journey to satisfy their craving for White Castle hamburgers after a night of smoking marijuana. As they set out on their quest, they encounter a series of absurd and comedic obstacles, including encounters with racist cops, a cheetah, and Neil Patrick Harris playing a fictionalized version of himself. This is one of the funny films to watch when stoned.

11. Inside Out (2015)

The story takes place primarily inside the mind of an 11-year-old girl named Riley Anderson and explores the emotions that govern her behavior. The film personifies Riley’s core emotions as characters: Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger, and Disgust. These emotions work together in Headquarters, Riley’s control center, to navigate her experiences and memories as she goes through a major life change which is moving with her family from the Midwest to San Francisco.

12. Avatar (2009)

Jake Sully, a paralyzed former Marine, is recruited to join the Avatar Program, an initiative that allows humans to remotely control genetically engineered bodies called avatars to interact with the indigenous Na’vi population on Pandora. Through his avatar, Jake becomes immersed in the Na’vi culture and forms a deep connection with Neytiri, a Na’vi princess.

13. Dazed and Confused (1993)

Set in 1976 during the last day of school at a suburban high school in Texas, the story follows a diverse ensemble cast of characters as they navigate the rites of passage, social dynamics, and youthful rebellion of adolescence.

14. Idiocracy (2006)

Joe Bauers, an average soldier is selected for a military experiment involving suspended animation. However, the experiment goes awry, and Joe wakes up 500 years later in a society where idiocy has become the norm and intelligence is rare.

15. Reefer Madness (1936)

The film portrays the fictionalized story of young adults who become entangled in a world of crime, violence, and debauchery after smoking marijuana. It depicts marijuana users as morally corrupt and mentally unstable, leading to acts of insanity, murder, and suicide.

16. Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)

After learning that a movie studio is making a movie about Bluntman and Chronic, comic book characters based on Jay and Silent Bob, the duo sets out to sabotage the production and reclaim their likeness rights. This is one of the best comedy movies to watch stoned.

17. Pineapple Express (2008)

Dale Denton, a process server witnesses a murder committed by a crooked cop and a drug lord while on a visit to his drug dealer, Saul Silver. In a panic, Dale flees the scene, leaving behind a rare strain of marijuana called Pineapple Express. As Dale and Saul become unlikely allies, they find themselves pursued by both the police and the drug lord’s henchmen.

18. Friday (1995)

The film unfolds over a single day, as Craig and Smokey navigate neighborhood drama, run-ins with local bullies and drug dealers, and comedic interactions with colorful characters in their community. As they grapple with personal challenges and humorous situations, they reflect on life, friendship, and the struggles of living in the inner city.

19. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

Raoul Duke, a journalist, and his attorney, Dr. Gonzo, embark on a drug-fueled road trip to Las Vegas to cover a motorcycle race and the American Dream. As the duo journey through the desert landscape of Nevada, they descend into a surreal and hallucinatory odyssey marked by drug binges, bizarre encounters, and reflections on the decline of the counterculture movement of the 1960s.

20. The Beach Bum (2019)

Moondog, a rebellious and free-spirited poet and stoner, navigates life in the Florida Keys. Despite his carefree attitude, he is forced to confront the consequences of his actions and reconcile with the people in his life, including his wife Minnie, and his daughter Heather. This is one of the best comedy movies to watch stoned.

21. The Last Waltz (1978)

The film features performances by The Band, as well as guest appearances by several notable musicians, including Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, and many others. The concert covers a wide range of musical genres, including rock, folk, blues, and country, showcasing The Band’s versatility and influence on the music scene.

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22. Up in Smoke (1978)

The story revolves around Pedro and Man’s quest to find more marijuana after they unknowingly smoke a joint made entirely of marijuana laced with fiberglass. Along the way, they encounter various eccentric characters and find themselves in outrageous situations, including getting arrested, joining a battle of the bands, and inadvertently smuggling a van made entirely of marijuana across the border.

23. 9 to 5 (1980)

The story follows three working women – Judy Bernly, Violet Newstead, and Doralee Rhodes, who team up to take revenge on their sexist and tyrannical boss, Franklin Hart Jr. Fed up with their demeaning treatment and low pay at Consolidated Companies, the women unite to overthrow their oppressive boss and transform their workplace into a more equitable and empowering environment.

24. Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989)

Facing the prospect of failing their history class and being separated, Bill and Ted, two classmates are visited by Rufus, a traveler from the future who gives them access to a time-traveling phone booth. With Rufus’s guidance, Bill and Ted journey through various historical periods, recruiting famous figures such as Abraham Lincoln, Napoleon Bonaparte, Joan of Arc, and Socrates to help them with their presentation.

25. Clueless (1995)

Cher Horowitz, a popular and fashionable teenage girl enjoys matchmaking and meddling in the lives of her friends and family. As Cher navigates the social hierarchy of high school, she takes under her wing a new student named Tai Frasier and attempts to give her a makeover to improve her popularity.

26. The Big Lebowski (1998)

Jeffrey “The Dude” Lebowski, a laid-back and eccentric slacker becomes embroiled in a complex and absurd series of events after a case of mistaken identity. When a group of thugs urinate on The Dude’s rug, mistaking him for a wealthy man with the same name, he seeks compensation from the actual Jeffrey Lebowski, a wealthy and wheelchair-bound philanthropist.

27. Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)

The story revolves around a group of friends in London who become involved in a high-stakes card game that spirals into a series of increasingly dangerous and interconnected events.

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28. Half Baked (1998)

The story follows four friends – Thurgood, Brian, Scarface, and Kenny – who get into various comedic misadventures as they navigate their lives as marijuana enthusiasts in New York City. Thurgood works as a janitor at a medical research laboratory, where he steals marijuana for himself and his friends after one of them is arrested for feeding a police horse some junk food while high.

29. Super Troopers (2001)

The story follows five eccentric Vermont state troopers – Thorny, Foster, Mac, Rabbit, and Farva – as they engage in pranks, shenanigans, and hijinks while patrolling the highways. However, their easygoing lifestyle is threatened when their precinct is in danger of being shut down due to budget cuts.

30. Smiley Face (2007)

The story follows Jane, a young actress, as she accidentally consumes a plate of cannabis-laced cupcakes belonging to her roommate, Steve. Already in a haze from smoking marijuana, Jane’s day takes a turn for the worse as she experiences a series of misadventures while attempting to complete a series of tasks, including auditioning for an acting role, paying her overdue rent, and returning borrowed items to friends.

These best stoner movies are sure to hit the spot, whether you’re chilling solo or sparking up with friends.

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