Most marijuana lovers indeed love watching movies, and they have a unique taste when it comes to entertainment. Sometimes, people who don’t smoke marijuana wonder what kind of movies do marijuana lovers watch? This question is actually very common in Canada as well.
Many people know that smoking certain marijuana strains can give you a boost in creativity and help you notice many subtle things in movies. Perhaps that is the reason why marijuana lovers have a unique taste in movies. Especially when it comes to non-comedy movies that can still make stoners laugh uncontrollably.
In this article, I want to delve deeper into this topic. I have a list of 10 movies that every marijuana lover needs to watch. For many Canadians, I hope this article will make your movie backlog a bit longer and give you something to look forward to.
1. True Romance
True Romance was released in 1993, and it features Brad Pitt. For many marijuana lovers, True Romance has become a cult classic where you can enjoy a different look at the megastar. I mean, Brad Pitt does nothing but smoking a bong on the couch in this movie.
But that’s the reason why this movie is loved by marijuana enthusiasts. You will understand why once you watch this movie while smoking and getting high yourself.
Brad’s role in this movie also didn’t go unnoticed in Hollywood. James Franco took Brad’s role as the inspiration for his role in Pineapple Express.
2. Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure
I think this movie needs no introduction. Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure is a classic movie loved by many people, especially marijuana smokers in Canada. The interest in this movie is still going strong, especially after a long-awaited sequel is finally being produced.
For many of Keanu Reeves’s fans, this movie is also special, since you can see the young Keanu acting silly and goofy in the movie. The popularity that Bill and Ted has gained can’t be compared to Point Break or The Matrix, but it is definitely special.
3. Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
What were they thinking when filming this movie? A story about two guys trying to go to the White Castle? And that’s it? Well, the story is surprisingly very good, and stoners love this movie a lot.
This movie portrays the state of American society perfectly and clad it in comedy and absurdity. Expect many slapstick jokes involving two men on a quest for the perfect burger. I recommend everyone to check out this movie.
4. Cheech & Chong’s Next Movie
This movie is the definition of a stoner comedy. And they even managed to turn this movie into a franchise, how awesome is that? Cheech & Chong’s Next Movie is definitely one of the best stoner movies ever made.
As I said, this movie has become a franchise. So if you still want more, check out their other movies, such as Up in Smoke and Nice Dreams.
5. Dazed and Confused
The title alone should give you a good idea of what this movie is going to be about. The story takes place in Texas in the summer of 1976. A young man, Richard Linklater loves his muscle car because it’s the place where he can be free after school.
In the story, you’ll see many people, including the main character’s friends, smoking marijuana every minute while listening to Aerosmith and Foghat. They would also argue about things like aliens, sex, and what political figures smoke.
6. Soul Plane
For many marijuana lovers, Snoop Dogg is like this icon and legend in the community. In Soul Plane, you can enjoy Snoop Dogg’s acting skills. In this movie, you can see him as Captain Mack, a pilot who loves weed and mushrooms. It’s just so funny seeing him trying to talk politely and properly while wearing a uniform.
7. Friday
Stoners love Ice Cube and Chris Tucker, every time they show up on the screen they can’t help but laugh. Well, on Friday, you can enjoy them to the fullest while getting high.
In the movie, Tucker is a dealer who loves getting high on his own supply. And he also teaches Ice Cub how to smoke marijuana properly with a sacred formula he learned a long time ago.
8. How High
So how high are you planning to be while watching How High? In this movie, you can see Method Man and Redman go to Harvard. The reason? They just became geniuses after finding a new kind of chronic. The secret? Their dead friend’s ashes as a fertilizer for their weed crop.
9. Pineapple Express
Whenever Seth Rogen appears on the screen, you know stoners all over the world are laughing their asses off. And that’s what happens when Pineapple Express is played.
The story is about Seth Rogen visiting his dealer, James Franco, and get a taste of the new rare herb called Pineapple Express. And enjoy seeing Seth Rogen getting high and describe what it feels like smoking weed. You’ll definitely want to load up on cheap ounces before starting this stoner classic.
10. Ted
Sometimes the best stoner movie is the simplest one. Ted captures the heart of many marijuana lovers simply for being silly and simple. Imagine getting high and watching a talking teddy bear trying to reason with his friend, Mark Wahlberg. And this teddy bear is a bit of a jerk too. Well, you are going to laugh your heart out.
Conclusion
There you have it, the 10 best movies for marijuana lovers all over the world, especially in Canada. I guarantee that you will want to watch these movies more than once.
