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Best Movies to Watch While High

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By High There

October 13, 2021

You ever just wanna chill out, smoke a joint, and get lost in a cinematic masterpiece, but don’t know what to watch? This list has got all of the best movies to watch when you’re high so that you don’t waste hours figuring out what you should throw on the screen.

In today’s article we have a mix of classic stoner movies, science fiction mind-screws, as well as some weird ones from childhood that are just straight-up strange. Whether you prefer comedies, sci-fi, psychological thrillers or horror movies, this list will have someone for everyone – We’d even recommend doing a movie roulette game to decide what your next stoner movie will be. And if you’re really up for a giggle-fest, try one of the

before you hit play (or maybe take an intermission?). Grab your edibles, joints, bongs, vape pens, or (whatever elevated methodology you prefer) and get ready for a world class list of movies to watch high. Let’s begin!

Walt Disney's Fantasia

Fantasia

  • Released: 1940
  • Genre: Animated/Musical

Let’s get started with a true classic, stoned or otherwise: Walt Disney’s

is a gorgeous animated classic that was released in 1940. This movie features a score performed by the and the animation was done by original Disney animators. The story is a collection of short scenes that are animated to the music. This film is an interesting addition to the Disney collection and certainly unique. Watching it stoned can make for a whole new experience, and might bring you back to a weird part of your childhood you may have forgotten about.

The Big Lebowski

The Big Lebowski

  • Released: 1998
  • Genre: Indie/Comedy

is directed and written by the Coen Brothers, Ethan and Joel Coen. Jeff Bridges stars as Jeff “The Dude” Lebowski in this film where he is mistakenly taken for a millionaire who has the same name. Far from a millionaire, “The Dude” is a lowlife bowler who now finds himself hunting down the people who mistakenly broke into his home and urinated on his favorite rug (it really tied the room together). Jeff Bridges performance in this movie is everything you need to enjoy a stoned-movie-night-marathon.

Spy Kids

Spy Kids

  • Released: 2001
  • Genre: Kids/Family

Here’s a childhood throwback. Does anyone remember Spy Kids? Has anyone watched it as an adult? This movie is straight-up weird to watch sober, so watching it high is a whole new experience.

was released in 2001 and the special effects are… something else. Jump into this action/comedy film that will have you wanting to bust out your “spy kit” (stash, we mean stash).

Pineapple Express

Pineapple Express

  • Released: 2008
  • Genre: Comedy

is a 2008 cult classic. Seth Rogen, James Franco, and Gary Cole star in this undeniable stoner comedy which, being named after one of the most popular strains of cannabis, will have you reaching for your smoke in no time. This action and comedy film features a process server and his drug dealer running from hitmen and a police officer; a no-brainer when it comes to stoner movies.

Tenet

Tenet

  • Released: 2020
  • Genre: Christopher Nolan’s usual blend of wtf

does it again with another film that’s going to confuse the heck out of you. He claims to have been in the process of writing the screenplay for this film for over 5 years! Which… may have been a bit too long because this movie is one that you have to watch a couple of times to completely understand what the heck is going on (that’s where the “watching high” part swoops into play). Getting blazed before watching this time-altering action film will make you feel like you wrote the film yourself.

Inception

Inception

  • Released: 2010
  • Genre: Same as above

After you’ve crossed Tenet off of your list,

is another Christopher Nolan twister that you absolutely need to watch while high. Inception has an incredible cast, including , , and , and will leave you questioning whether you are living in a dream or reality. Inception, is a mind-boggling, must-watch film after taking a big hit from a bong. Sit back, relax, get high, and enjoy the intense and dramatic musical score () that this movie has underneath it’s amazing visuals.

Alice in Wonderland (2010)

  • Released: 2010
  • Genre: Family/Kids (?)

The 2010 version of

is a trip! This version was directed by so you know it’s going to have a dark edge to it. The film features actors , , and , who make the Disney animated classic come to life in a creepy and dark twist. The original creator of the story Alice in Wonderland probably never envisioned this.

Fight Club

  • Released: 1999
  • Genre: Mystery/Dramedy

The first rule of fight club: You do not talk about Fight Club….

… except for right now.

, , and star in the iconic directed by . Even if this isn’t the first time you’ve watched Fight Club it’s a movie you can watch again and again and again. The plot is filled with lots of twists and turns that leave your brain questioning what’s actually going on (thankfully the end of the movie doesn’t leave you thinking wtf). This is a film you’ll definitely enjoy being more than half-baked for.

Dazed and Confused

  • Released: 1993
  • Genre: Slice-of-life/Coming-of-age
  • a

stars , , and in a classic 1993 stoner movie about the last day of high school where all the kids are looking to get into some fun trouble (AKA getting stoned, drunk and laid). This is a goofy comedy about being a high schooler and the senseless stupidity that comes along with it.

Interstellar

  • Released: 2014
  • Genre: Sci-fi

again, this time starring in the movie , where he leaves his family behind to discover a wormhole in space in an attempt to save human life on Earth. Y’know, no pressure or anything. The score of Interstellar is enough to make you feel like you’re floating around in space, not to mention the incredible visuals. This sci-fi film will take you on an intergalactic trip right from the comfort of your own couch.

Step Brothers

Step Brothers

  • Released: 2008
  • Genre: Comedy

directed the comedy , which was produced by Columbia Pictures in 2008. Step Brothers stars comedic legends and , and easily secured a place on our list of movies to watch high because it is nothing but quotable, funny jokes. Step Brothers is a movie about two 40-year-old only-children families that are joined by marriage to make the new titular stepbrother duo.

The Disaster Artist

The Disaster Artist

  • Released: 2017
  • Genre: Dramedy

James Franco, Dave Franco, and Seth Rogen star in the 2017 film,

. James Franco directed the movie about two amateur actors who meet in an acting class and move to LA to make their dreams come true in Hollywood. The Disaster Artist is one of those films where you will get the most of the movie after enjoying a bit of cannabis.

Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

  • Released: 1998
  • Genre: ???

, , and star in the 1998 film . This stoner movie is definitely a trip for the mind. Based off the Hunter S. Thompson of the same name the characters in this story are a journalist and a lawyer who spend their time on psychedelic trips on the way to and while in Las Vegas. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was produced by Universal Pictures.

The Hangover

The Hangover Trilogy

  • Released: 2009/2011/2013
  • Genre: Comedy

If you’re in the mood for a stoner movie marathon

is a hilarious option. stars Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zak Galifianakis, and Justin Bartha with supporting actors Ken Jeong, and Mike Tyson. This bachelor-party-gone-wrong series is an adventure you definitely want to experience high, with each film filled with a lot of drugs, partying, and craziness that are nothing short of entertaining.

Fast Times at Ridgemont High

Fast Times at Ridgemont High

  • Released: 1982
  • Genre: Coming-of-age/Slice-of-life

is a high school tale of a character named Jeff Spicoli who is always stoned. Spicoli always gets himself into the craziest of situations as his desire for drugs, alcohol, and sex heightens. Bonus: If you’re a Nicholas Cage fan, this is one of the first movies he appears in as a young actor.

Super Troopers

Super Troopers

  • Released: 2001
  • Genre: Comedy

is a movie about 5 Vermont state troopers/jokesters trying to be better than the state police on a big case. This is on our list for best stoner movies because it is ridiculously stupid, and can only be truly enjoyed after smoking a joint.

The Grand Budapest Hotel

The Grand Budapest Hotel

  • Released: 2014
  • Genre: Indie

is a crime/adventure/comedy about a young man who desperately wants to be a lobby boy at the Grand Budapest Hotel but, after he starts his new job there, finds himself in the middle of a murder investigation. The story is from an author’s perspective about the Grand Budapest Hotel, who wrote about the adventure.

Monty Python & The Holy Grail

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

  • Released: 1975
  • Genre: Comedy/Spoof

If you haven’t seen

, well, your dad definitely has. The only way to watch Monty Python is after smoking marijuana. This low-budget, adventure comedy is nothing short of weird and unnecessary A/F… in the best way possible. This movie looks like it was filmed with a budget of one hundred dollars, but they make the most of it. Definitely worth the watch while high, but maybe not with your dad, unless you want to hear the entire movie quoted at you. Repeatedly. For the next three weeks (not that we speak from experience or anything).

Airplane!

Airplane!

  • Released: 1980
  • Genre: Comedy/Spoof

This Leslie Nielsen comedy classic is a favorite in the cannabis community with good reason, as the jokes in

are unmatched. If you have a sense of humor at all, you will find yourself chuckling away at this comedic parody that takes a spin on a typical plane traveling encounter. Airplane! is directed by , and and was released in 1980.

Halloween (2018)

Halloween

  • Released: 2018
  • Genre: Horror

is directed by the legendary and was released in 2018. The original Halloween movie was first released in 1978, while the 2018 version was distributed by Universal Pictures. If you want to brave a horror movie to watch while high, this is the one for you. Since the film had been re-released, the story is a continuation of the 1978 version where Michael Myers escapes after his killing spree on Halloween night.

Ted

Ted

  • Released: 2012
  • Genre: Comedy

Seth MacFarlane wrote and directed

, a comedy film based on the idea of a man and his talking teddy bear growing into adulthood together. , , and star in this comedy spectacular that is one of the best movies to watch while high since the cast is smoking along with you throughout the movie. This may be one of the only times you’ll ever experience getting high alongside a real-life teddy bear.

Cheech & Chong's Up In Smoke

Up in Smoke

  • Released: 1978
  • Genre: Slice-of-life/Comedy

On a journey from Mexico to LA, two stoners, Cheech and Chong, steal a van filled with marijuana.

is a classic stoner movie that you have to watch after smoking a ton of marijuana. The adventures they go on will have you laughing along with them as they make stupid mistakes. This film was distributed by Paramount Pictures. (Fair warning: This movie was released in the late ’70s, and some jokes may… not have aged well.)

Donnie Darko

Donnie Darko

  • Released: 2001
  • Genre: Sci-fi/Indie/Mystery

Jake Gyllenhaal plays a troubled teenager who experiences recurring visits from a large man/bunny that only he can see.

is a sci-fi movie that was written and directed by Richard Kelly, and distributed by Pandora Cinemas. If you’re into one of those sci-fi movies where you’re entertained, on-edge, a little creeped out, and intrigued all at the same time, look no further than the large bunnyman.

2001: A Space Odyssey

2001: A Space Odyssey

  • Released: 1968
  • Genre: Sci-fi

Do you like to watch sci-fi movies about space while high? Then 2001: A Space Odyssey is the one for you!

is one of those adventure-filled sci-fi films where you are questioning whether or not this could actually happen in real-life. This story is about a time in the past where a monolith is discovered on Earth, initiating an adventure to discover how it got there, what it means, and who put it there. Take your mind on an out of this world trip by taking edibles before watching this film.

Zack and Miri Make a Porno

Zack and Miri Make a Porno

  • Released: 2008
  • Genre: Comedy (not porn)

is a comedy movie about friends who are in a tight financial situation. They decide that the resolution to their financial problems would be to make a porno film together (as you do). Their relationship has always been platonic, so the awkwardness and discomfort that this movie brings to life is truly palpable. Elizabeth Banks, Kevin Smith, and Seth Rogen are the stars in this sex-comedy.

Dude, Where's My Car?

Dude, Where’s My Car?

  • Released: 2008
  • Genre: Comedy

This 2000’s comedy classic stars Ashton Kutcher, Sean William Scott, and Jennifer Garner. The two boys are always too high to even deliver pizzas correctly, and these potheads spend the film trying to figure out where they lost their car after a night of being wasted.

is on the list of movies to watch high for no other reason than the main characters are high the whole time, so why shouldn’t you be?

Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny

Tenacious D In the Pick of Destiny

  • Released: 2006
  • Genre: Comedy/Music

Jack Black and Kyle Gass star in

that is the story of two rock-star-enthusiasts that set out on a mission to obtain a legendary guitar pick that gives its holders special guitar skills. Any guitar players will enjoy this movie sober, or high.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

  • Released: 2005
  • Genre: Family/Kids

We can’t be the only ones who find the remake of this childhood classic super weird. Have you watched 2005’s

as an adult? If you haven’t, now is the time. And make sure you smoke some weed beforehand. You won’t wanna take chocolate from a stranger ever again.

Total Recall

Total Recall

  • Released: 1990
  • Genre: Sci-fi/Action

and star in about Douglas Quaid’s (Schwarzenegger) recurring flashbacks to a journey to mars. He then decides to take a trip to a memory center where he can fix this problem, but when something goes wrong with the memory implantation he now has a whole new set of worries to deal with.

Mars Attacks!

Mars Attacks!

  • Released: 1996
  • Genre: Sci-fi/Comedy

is a 1996 movie directed by Tim Burton. When you think of Tim Burton you probably automatically think of kind-of-dark, claymation-style animated movies. Well, Mars Attacks! is a live action film but still one that’s sure to have you wondering what the heck you just watched. This movie stars a young Sarah Jessica Parker, and Jack Nicholson who live on Earth as it gets attacked by aliens.

Shrek

Shrek

  • Released: 2001
  • Genre: Animated/Family

: You either love it or you hate it, but we guarantee you know it. Shrek is a comedy that has made history with it’s characters and movie score. If you don’t know what Shrek is about, we recommend that you take a big hit from a bong and let yourself fully enjoy the comedic masterpiece that it is, . Eddie Murphy, Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, and John Lithgow are the voice actors that bring this movie to life.

Wrapping Up

What did you think about our list of the best movies to watch while getting blazed? Any good films you think we missed out on? Let us know! In the mean time, we’ll be over here getting the popcorn and the pipe ready. Happy smoking!

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