High on Hilarity: The Top 10 Must-Watch Stoner Comedies

There’s no better way to spend a relaxed evening than inviting your friends over to watch some of the funniest movies ever made. These cult classics are are funny, lighthearted, and packed with hilarious situations that will keep you laughing for hours.

The Big Lebowski (1998)

This cult classic movie follows the misadventures of Jeffrey Lebowski, a laid-back dude who gets mistaken for a millionaire with the same name. Along with his bowling buddies, he embarks on a hilarious and wild journey to set things straight. This movie is perfect for friends who appreciate offbeat humor, quirky characters, and absurd situations.

The Best Stoner Comedy Films of All Time - The Big Lebowski (1998)
The Best Stoner Comedy Films of All Time – The Big Lebowski (1998)

Dazed and Confused (1993)

This coming-of-age comedy takes place on the last day of high school in 1976 and follows the lives of a group of teenagers as they navigate their way through parties, hazing, and getting high. This movie is perfect for anyone who wants to relive their youth and reminisce about the good old days of high school.

Pineapple Express (2008)

This action-packed comedy follows the misadventures of a process server and his drug dealer friend who witness a murder committed by a drug lord and go on the run. They try to stay alive while being pursued by the drug lord and a corrupt cop who wants to eliminate them as witnesses. Along the way, they get into all sorts of hilarious and dangerous situations, fueled by their love of marijuana. This movie is perfect for friends who appreciate a good action movie with a dose of stoner comedy.

Half Baked (1998)

This movie tells the story of about four friends who sell marijuana to raise bail money for another friend who is arrested for accidentally killing a police horse. They start a successful business selling different strains of marijuana but get in trouble when they sell to a local drug lord. They come up with a plan to steal medical marijuana from a lab, but things go awry, and they must find a way to set things right. This movie is perfect for friends who appreciate stoner humor and enjoy watching characters who make bad decisions.

The Best Stoner Comedy Films of All Time - Half Baked (1998)
The Best Stoner Comedy Films of All Time – Half Baked (1998)

Super Troopers (2001)

This comedy follows the lives of a group of Vermont state troopers who spend most of their time pranking motorists and each other. They learn that their station is going to be shut down and must prove their worth to save their jobs. They stumble upon a drug smuggling operation and try to bust the criminals to show that they are competent police officers. This movie is perfect for friends who appreciate slapstick humor and enjoy watching ridiculous situations play out.

Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004)

This movie follows the hilarious misadventures of two stoners who embark on a journey to satisfy their intense craving for White Castle burgers. Along the way, they encounter a series of obstacles and misadventures, including being pursued by a racist police officer and encountering a group of extreme sports punks. Despite the challenges, they ultimately reach their destination and enjoy their burgers. This movie is perfect for friends who appreciate a good road trip movie with a dose of stoner comedy.

Cheech and Chong’s Up in Smoke (1978)

This classic stoner movie tells the story of two stoners who who meet each other and embark on a road trip to find marijuana. They end up getting deported to Mexico and come up with a scheme to smuggle a van made entirely of marijuana back into the United States. Along the way, they encounter various characters and absurd situations, culminating in a wild and hilarious conclusion. This movie is perfect for friends who appreciate stoner humor and enjoy watching the antics of these two iconic characters.

Friday (1995)

This comedy follows the lives of two friends who spend a day hanging out in their neighborhood and trying to come up with the money to pay a drug dealer after one of them loses some of his supply. They interact with several characters and navigate various conflicts, including run-ins with the neighborhood bully and an angry drug dealer. This movie is perfect for friends who appreciate a good buddy comedy with a dose of stoner humor.

The Best Stoner Comedy Films of All Time - Friday (1995)
The Best Stoner Comedy Films of All Time – Friday (1995)

How High (2001)

This movie follows the lives of two stoners who use a special strain of marijuana to ace their college exams and get into Harvard. They continue to smoke the magical weed and use their newfound intelligence to stir up trouble on campus. This movie is perfect for friends who appreciate a good college comedy with a dose of stoner humor.

This Is Spinal Tap (1984)

This mockumentary follows the lives of a fictional rock band called Spinal Tap, known for their over-the-top stage antics and outrageous behavior. The film follows the band on a disastrous American tour, during which they face a series of setbacks and humiliations, including playing to half-empty venues and struggling with malfunctioning stage props. This movie is perfect for friends who appreciate a good music documentary with a dose of stoner humor.