Cannabis culture has found its way into the heart of cinema and television, creating a genre that resonates through its community. Here is our top 10 movies and TV shows about weed that have highlighted, criticized, or celebrated cannabis culture.
1. Born on the Fourth of July
This dramatic film with Tom Cruise, released in 1989 touches on various social issues, including the use of marijuana for coping with PTSD, showcasing the more serious side of cannabis in cinema.
2. How High
A classic stoner comedy released in 2001 where two friends smoke something magical that helps them ace their college entrance exam, setting off a series of hilarious high adventures.
3. Kid Cannabis
Kid Cannabis is a 2014 biographical comedy-drama film. It is based on the true story Nate Norman. A teen who dropped out of high school to build a multimillion-dollar marijuana ring by trafficking drugs with his friends.
4. Weeds
One of the pioneering series that put cannabis at the forefront, “Weeds” follows a widowed housewife who turns to selling marijuana to maintain her suburban lifestyle.
5. The Culture High
A documentary that tackles the complex issues surrounding the prohibition of cannabis, featuring interviews with celebrities, experts, and activists such as Snoop Dog, Wiz Khalifa or sir Richard Branson.
6. Pineapple Express
A stoner action-comedy movie that came out in 2008 that follows two pot-smoking friends on the run from hitmen and a corrupt police officer after witnessing a murder.
7. Half Baked
A cult classic with Dave Chappelle that tells the story of three pot-smoking friends trying to get their buddy out of jail by selling marijuana stolen from a research lab. Yeah… a hell of a synopsis!
8. The Big Lebowski
A 2010s classic from Joel and Ethan Cohen. While not entirely about weed, the Dude’s laid-back, pot-smoking demeanor has made this film a favorite among cannabis lovers. An
9. Grass is Greener
A Netflix original documentary exploring America’s complicated relationship with cannabis, delving into its criminalization and its impact on music and culture. A must-see!
10. Cheech & Chong’s Up in Smoke
This one is an oldie from 1978. The film that arguably started the stoner comedy genre, featuring the comedic duo’s quest for the perfect marijuana strain, leading to a series of misadventures.
From lol comedies to provoking documentaries, movies about weed offer a wide range of perspectives on cannabis culture. We hope that this list will give you some ideas of movies and TV shows to watch.
