Making the Scene

These are our picks for the best examples of canna-cinema

Some movies are just more enjoyable with a little medication. These fine films make up our Top 10 list for the most hilarious cannabis classics.

1. Half Baked (1998)

Dave Chapelle stars and co-wrote the script, Mike D’s wife directed and the list of cameos include Jon Stewart, Snoop Dogg, Tommy Chong and Willie Nelson. This flick needs to headline your 420 movie night.

2. Dazed and Confused (1993)

Cannabis abounds on the last day of school in 1976 Austin. A perved-out Matthew McConaughey and bullying Ben Affleck provide the pre-fame smirks, but Rory Cochrane steals the show as Slater the philosphizing stoner.

3. Up in Smoke (1978)

The original stoner classic follows the misadventures of Cheech & Chong, which start with the pair smoking the biggest joint ever seen in theaters.

4. Bongwater (1997)

Like D&C, this film features several pre-fame stars, including a pot-dealing Luke Wilson, a hippie Jack Black, an overly artsy Alicia Witt, a naughty Brittany Murphy and the Adam-and-Steve couple Andy Dick and Jeremy Sisto.

5. Grandma’s Boy (2006)

Cannabis smoking, video games and grandma boinking all come together in this Adam Sandler-produced film that won the top movie prize at the High Times Stoney Awards.

6. Friday (1995)

Gangsta rapper Ice Cube showed his comic side when he co-wrote and co-starred in this comedy classic that spawned two sequels and turned Chris Tucker into a star.

7. Super Troopers (2001)

The Broken Lizard crew nail it in this irreverant tale of deviant northeastern patrolmen. The opening scene, in which the officers mess with a trio of stoned teens, is absolutely hilarious.

8. Smiley Face (2007)

Canna comedies tend to be male dominated, but Anna Faris breaks the mold after devouring a plate of cannabis cupcakes. Supporting stars include Jane Lynch and Happy Daze, er, Days mom Marion Ross.

9. Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)

Filmmaker Kevin Smith is to cannabis what Martin Scorsese is to Italian meatballs, and making Jay and Bob the lead is a stoner’s delight right from the opening rap.

10. Head (1968)

Hey, hey, we’re the Monkees, and we’re stoned. The cleancut popsters put a dent in their wholesome image by starring in this psychedelic, stream-of-consciousness comedy co-written by Jack Nicholson.