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.
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. Our Idiot Brother (2011)
Chaos, much to the fun of us viewers, is bound to ensue when dimwitted idler Ned Rochlin (Paul Rudd) lands up with his three settled sisters Miranda (Elizabeth Banks), Natalie (Zooey Deschanel), and Liz (Emily Mortimer) after being sent to prison and thereby losing his job, the former act being the outcome of Ned selling pot to a police officer. A guy without a care in the world, Ned makes the most of every moment he is living, something his sisters miss and perhaps even envy. Will Ned be able to help the ladies sort themselves out, or will he be the one to be thrown out? While the sort-out option is naturally the one to go for, the sisters have a tough time not going for the second one. To find out the result, you can watch this Jesse Peretz directorial right 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. House Party (2023)
A reboot of Reginald Hudlin’s eponymous cult classic, which came out in 1990, ‘House Party’ follows best friends Kevin (Jacob Latimore) and Damon (Tosin Cole), who work as house cleaners. When they get the opportunity to clean LeBron James’ mansion, they turn it into a lucrative one by organizing a secret party for James’ celebrity contacts. However, the plan goes haywire, and the brothers find themselves struggling to control the chaos, including escaping the Illuminati. With cameos from many celebrities, including Kid Kudi, LeBron James, Snoop Dogg, and Lil Wayne, ‘House Party’ offers an entertaining watch, especially for basketball fans. You can check it out here.
4. A Night at the Roxbury (1998)
Directed by John Fortenberry, this stoner comedy stars SNL stars Will Ferrell and Chris Kattan as siblings Steve (Ferrell) and Doug (Kattan), respectively, who are the spoilt, dim-witted good-for-nothing brats of a wealthy father who has better things to do than trying to convince them to do something worthwhile. Meanwhile, the guys make the most of their time by having fun, which includes failing miserably at wooing women. The guys dream of getting into Roxbury club, a dream that is becoming increasingly distant. However, chance access brings them face-to-face with the women of their dreams, Vivica (Gigi Rice) and Cambi (Elisa Donovan). This brings them to the decision that they need to have a club of their own. To find out whether they can open it, you can stream ‘A Night at the Roxbury’ here.
3. 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.
2. 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.
1. 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.
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