Looking for the perfect way to spend 4/20? Skip the scrolling and settle in for a laid-back movie marathon packed with cult classics, ridiculous comedies, and a few surprisingly heartfelt gems. From iconic characters like The Dude to unforgettable performances by Snoop Dogg and Jeff Bridges, this lineup has a little something for every vibe.

Here’s your go-to watchlist for a perfectly elevated movie night:

The OG Classics That Defined the Genre

You can’t talk stoner movies without starting here. Up in Smoke turned Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong into legends, setting the tone for decades of hazy humor.

Then there’s Friday, where Ice Cube and Chris Tucker turned a simple day on the block into comedy gold (and gave us “Bye, Felicia”).

Don’t skip Fast Times at Ridgemont High, where Sean Penn’s Spicoli became an all-time stoner icon, or Dazed and Confused, a nostalgic cruise through ‘70s teen life featuring a breakout Matthew McConaughey.

Stoner Adventures & Cult Favorites

If your ideal movie includes wild detours and questionable decisions, this batch delivers.

Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle turns late-night munchies into an epic quest, while Dude, Where’s My Car? spirals into absurdity with missing cars and aliens.

Half Baked helped launch Dave Chappelle into stoner comedy fame, and How High leans all the way into ridiculous with Method Man and Redman.

Chill Icons & Quirky Comedy Gold

Few characters are as effortlessly chill as The Dude in The Big Lebowski—a movie that went from box office underdog to full-on cultural phenomenon.

For action-packed laughs, Pineapple Express pairs Seth Rogen and James Franco in a chaotic, weed-fueled chase.

If you want something a little softer (but still hilarious), Ted and Our Idiot Brother bring heart to the high times.

Underrated Picks & Unexpected Gems

Looking to go off the beaten path? These picks mix humor with something a little deeper.

The Wackness blends coming-of-age drama with weed culture, while Humboldt County dives into the world of cannabis farming.

Saving Grace adds a British twist to the genre, and Smiley Face delivers one long, chaotic day of misadventures courtesy of Anna Faris.

Modern Chaos & Over-the-Top Fun

If you’re in the mood for something louder and more outrageous, this group has you covered.

We’re the Millers turns a fake family road trip into pure comedy chaos, while Jay and Silent Bob Reboot leans hard into nostalgia and cameos.

Soul Plane is as wild as it sounds (yes, there’s a very high cockpit), and Super Troopers proves cops can be just as ridiculous as anyone else.

Final Hit

Whether you’re revisiting classics or discovering new favorites, this marathon is all about kicking back and enjoying the ride. Mix and match depending on your mood—go nostalgic, go absurd, or go full chaos.

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Movie List as talked about on the show:

1. Up In Smoke (1978)

2. Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle(2004)

3. How High (2001)

4. The Big Lebowski (1998)

5. True Romance (1993)

6. The Pineapple Express (2008)

7. Friday (1995)

8. Dazed and Confused (1993)

9. Humboldt County (2008)

10. Jay and Silent Bob Reboot (2019)

11. Half Baked (1998)

12. Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)

13. The Wackness (2008)

14. Dude, Where’s My Car? (2000)

15. Saving Grace (2000) 

16. Soul Plane (2004)

17. Savages (2012)

18. Super High Me (2007)

19. Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical(2005)

20. Mr. Nice (2010)

21. Hansel & Gretel Get Baked (2013)

22. Our Idiot Brother (2011)

23. We’re the Millers (2013)

24. Pretty Stoned (2023) 

25. Ted (2012) 

26. Smiley Face (2007) 

27. Inherent Vice (2014)

28. Super Troopers (2001)

29. Due Date (2010)

30. Ripped (2017)