Shubhabrata Dutta
Happy 420, folks. When stoned out of your wits, you must look for something spectacular and edgy to watch. Since iconic cannabis-infused movies like ‘The Big Lebowski‘ have graced the screen, stoner movies have shed their apparent b-movie get-over. While there are a lot of films with immersive visuals you can watch to get higher up, we are considering movies with people smoking substances. While in some cases, they fight with monsters and ghosts, in other cases, pot leads to amusing situations. Thus, if you are looking for some pot-friendly movies, we have some suggestions at hand.
9. Vampires Suck (2010)
Directed by Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer, ‘Vampires Suck’ is a parody of the ‘Twilight’ films. The mindless madcap movie revolves around Becca (Jenn Proske), an anxious teenager, and her two supernatural suitors: Edward (Matt Lanter), a vampire, and Jacob (Christopher N. Riggi), a werewolf. How she navigates her love life while dealing with her controlling father is what we find out through a string of madcap incidents filled with over-the-top nonsensical jokes. ‘Vampires Suck’ requires you to be stoned in some way or the other to enjoy it. It can be streamed here.
8. Shazam! (2019)
‘Shazam!’ is a superhero comedy film directed by David F. Sandberg. The film revolves around the story of a teenage boy named Billy Batson, who is granted extraordinary powers and transforms into an adult superhero whenever he utters the word ‘Shazam.’ As he explores his newfound abilities alongside his foster brother, Freddy Freeman, they embark on a thrilling adventure to uncover their true potential while facing off against a formidable villain.
Starring Zachary Levi as Shazam and Asher Angel as Billy Batson, this film boasts an exceptional cast, including Mark Strong, Jack Dylan Grazer, and Djimon Hounsou. The film earns its place among the best stoner movies on HBO Max due to its perfect blend of action-packed sequences and light-hearted humor. With its witty dialogue, colorful visuals, and charismatic performances from the talented ensemble cast members, this movie offers an enjoyable experience for both superhero genre fans and those seeking a fun-filled escape. You can stream the film here.
7. Grown Ups (2010)
In Dennis Dugan’s ‘Grown Ups,’ five high school best friends reunite at their coach’s funeral and plan a family trip to a lakehouse. However, they do not realize that having a wife and kids has changed many things, including the introduction of a generation gap between them and the children.
Each family brings its own wicked humor to the table, and thanks to the cast, which includes Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, David Spade, Kevin James, and Rob Schneider, the comedy-drama just hits the spot in a certified stoner manner. If you want ridiculous one-liners to use in front of your friends, ‘Grown Ups’ provides many. It can be streamed here.
6. The Lego Batman Movie (2017)
A spin-off/second standalone installment of the popular The Lego animated comedy movie franchise wherein the story takes place in the Lego world, ‘The Lego Batman Movie’ follows a story that revolves around the DC superheroes Batman (voiced by Will Arnett), Joker (voiced by Zach Galifianakis), Robin (voiced by Michael Cera), Batgirl (voiced by Rosario Dawson), Alfred (voiced by Ralph Fiennes), Harley Quinn (voiced by Jenny Slate) and James Gordon (voiced by Héctor Elizondo). Batman was there in the first film of the franchise (‘ The Lego Movie’ (2014)), but in this one, he is the protagonist while the Joker is the antagonist. It is directed by Chris McKay. You can watch the movie here.
5. Inherent Vice (2014)
Joaquin Phoenix plays the role of a stoned private investigator in Paul Thomas Anderson’s neo-noir mystery comedy. Sounds perfect, doesn’t it? Set in 1970s Los Angeles, the film follows Larry “Doc” Sportello (Phoenix), who agrees to help his ex-lover, Shasta, protect her current lover, Mickey, from being committed to a mental facility by his wife and her lover (Read that again). However, when both Mickey and Shasta mysteriously disappear, Doc finds himself in a smoke-filled labyrinth of cops and stoners, looking for answers. Weird, funny, and twisted, ‘Inherent Vice’ is a true-to-form stoner movie that is bound to get you “high” on humor. You can watch it here.
4. Keanu (2016)
This Peter Atencio directorial features comedy duo Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key as cousins Rell and Keanu, respectively, whose newfound pet kitten Keanu goes missing. After finding out that Cheddar, a gang boss, has kidnapped Keanu, they look for him only to become his hirelings, mistaking them for an assassin duo. Soon, Rell and Keanu find themselves in dire straits after they are kidnapped and find themselves in the company of thugs, drug cartels, and assassins. With two nominations at the Teen Choice Awards, ‘Keanu’ is a true-to-form stoner comedy replete with humor, courtesy of the chemistry of Peele and Key. You can watch the movie here.
3. Ted 2 (2015)
The sequel to ‘Ted’ (2012), ‘Ted 2’ shows the anthropomorphic teddy bear Ted’s ((voiced by MacFarlane) legal battle to adopt a human child with Tami-Lynn (Jessica Barth), his human wife. In his objective, he is joined by his best friend John (Mark Wahlberg) and Samantha Jackson (Amanda Seyfried), AKA Sam, a novice lawyer. While our duo and Sam are separated by the latter’s lack of pop culture knowledge, they find unity in their love for weed. The question is: Will Ted win the case and be a “family guy”? Nominated for the Favorite Comedic Movie category at the 2016 People’s Choice Awards and for Best Visual Effects at the 2016 AACTA Awards, ‘Ted 2’ is one of the best stoner movies out there. You can watch it here.
2. Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989)
Napoleon, Billy the Kid, Joan of Arc, Sigmund Freud, Beethoven, Abraham Lincoln, and Socrates. There is one thing common among all of these historical figures. They have all met dim-witted high schoolers Bill and Ted from the 1980s. How? Well, the duo reaches out to each of them using the time machine of Rufus, a visitor from the future. Rufus was sent from 2688 AD to ensure that Bill and Ted passed their history exam, which led them to form a musical band in the future, which would establish a utopian society. Directed by Stephen Herek, ‘Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure’ is the first installment of the ‘Bill & Ted’ franchise. The movie stars Alex Winter as Bill, Keanu Reeves as Ted, and George Carlin as Rufus. You can watch it here.
1. The Hangover (2009)
Directed by Todd Phillips, ‘The Hangover’ is no less than a psychedelic ride. It centers on four friends (Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis, Ed Helms, and Justin Bartha) arriving in Las Vegas to celebrate a bachelor party. It all begins with cheer, but when the guys open their eyes the next morning, they find that the guy, who is about to be married, is missing, and they have no recollection whatsoever of what happened the previous night. With a massive hangover gripping them, the trio set off to find the guy in Sin City by re-tracing their steps before the nuptials take place. From a stolen tiger to an unknown baby to a Chinese gangster, the guys encounter all sorts of situations and people, realizing just how “happening” their night has been. The question is: Will they find their missing buddy while dealing with the continuously unfolding conundrum? A must-watch R-rated comedy drama, ‘The Hangover’ is a necessary addition to any stoner movies list. You can watch it here.
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