The Best Movies to Watch When You're Super Stoned
Celebrate the high holiday (or any other day of the year) with something worth blazing to.
For those fully committed to 4/20, a watchlist to celebrate is a must. But even if it's not the high holiday, any time you're partaking in cannabis culture, you need something good to stream. You hit the joint and ordered the food. Now, you have to select a movie before the high fades. So, find the joint with the funniest-sounding name, put down whatever else you're doing (like reading while high or scrolling through your phone for memes), and get to choosing the right film for the occasion.
We suggest something to blow your mind, like Inception or 2001: A Space Odyssey, or even a good laugh from films like Friday and This is the End. Hell, you can even just binge a favorite show like The Great British Break Off or Planet Earth and just get totally lost in the sauce. Trust me, The World’s Most Extraordinary Homes on Netflix will never look more extraordinary than when you're stoned beyond belief.
Whatever you're craving, don't risk sobering up while still scrolling through the 'Award-winning Movies' category. Queue these up and enjoy ‘em—bloodshot eyes and all.
2001: A Space Odyssey
Pop on this Stanley Kubrick classic about space, evolution, and trippy, dimensional rifts. Trust me, you and your buddies will be smacked silent, in absolute awe, for the next three hours. Brains: activated.
Zardoz
This wacky film about the future of Earth in the year 2293 is hard to even explain sober, so being fully zonked while watching Zardoz may actually help in understanding just what in the hell is going on. The gist: a giant, floating stone statute of a head rules over the planet and convinces us that war is good and procreation is bad. Of course, everything is not as simple as it seems.
The Wizard of Oz
Something about "oz" being in the title just makes The Wizard of Oz a good film to watch while you're high. Stoners have believed that this classic film syncs up perfectly with Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon. I suggest you be the judge.
What We Do in the Shadows
What We Do in the Shadows is absurd. A mockumentary about vampires just trying to live in the real world is thwarted when a human wants in on the fun. And once you finish this one up, check out FX OnDemand for the 2019 show inspired by the film.
The World's Most Extraordinary Homes
Stick with us. Netflix’s The World’s Most Extraordinary Homes is somehow totally calming and exciting, both in the most British way. The combo of charming hosts and insane architecture will keep your attention.
Inception
Want a real mind-bender? Inception is your best bet. Nothing is more heady than the movie that dares to go three levels inside your mind. The visuals are also going to be a trip on their own.
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Arrival
Speaking of heady, Arrival is the perfect alien movie. Period. It hits both the logical and the emotional and it’s totally wild to look at. Just wait for the sound effects.
Planet Earth
Ah, a classic. Planet Earth is always a safe bet. Pro Tip: The Snake-Iguana chase in Season 2, Episode 1 will blow your damn mind.
The Great British Bake Off
The Great British Bake Off is prime stoner real estate. Soft piano music, paired with kind personalities and some seriously good-looking baked goods. Trust us, you’ll root for everyone.
This is the End
In a list of new classics, This is the End is near the top—and if anything, it’s a (hilarious) cautionary tale that if the world is actually ending, put down the bong.
Inside Out
Really, any Pixar film is a good bet, but if you’re looking for one that will get you in your feelings without ruining you, Inside Out walks the line perfectly.
Avatar
We’ve got colors. We’ve got action. We’ve got a whole new universe. We’ve got an underlying message about not fucking up the environment. Avatar is a trip that deserves a toke.
Dazed and Confused
And, of course, at the top of the heap? Alright, alright, alright. Dazed and Confused. It’s the all-time stoner classic, and if you can’t rely on it, then you can’t rely on anything.
The OA
Want to tackle a whole new series that is out to bend your mind a bit? Try The O.A. After vanishing, a woman returns and recruits five others to help her on a mission.
Reefer Madness
Want to get real meta. Reefer Madness is a propaganda film from the 30s that warns of the dangers of smoking the devil's grass. In actuality, the film is kind of hilarious. And best of all, it's free on YouTube.
Star Trek: Discovery
Listen, there's no better time to get reacquainted with the new Star Trek series than after a hit or two. You can stream it on CBS All Access or check it out elsewhere, but with only a couple seasons under its belt, it's worth the peep.
Pineapple Express
Pineapple Express is quintessential Rogen. A stoner film through and through, Pineapple Express follows a guy and his dealer escaping from a hitman, and it's bananas the whole way through. When Seth Rogen comes to mind, Pineapple Express is likely not far behind.
Friday
It's very likely that Friday is the greatest stoner movie ever. This isn't up for debate. It gave us "Bye Felicia" and the best cinematic performance from Ice Cube ever. End of story.
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