Best Movies To Watch When You're High

By Melissa Bacal

While you’re stuck under Covid-19 stay-at-home orders, this is a great time to get high and watch a funny movie! These are our favorites:

1. Pineapple Express (2008)

Seth Rogen and James Franco made stoner movies a mainstream genre.  This movie made Seth Rogen a weed icon and Pineapple Express has become one of the most popular strains in the US.  In the film, Rogen and Franco are on the run after learning a rare strain of weed can be chased back to them.  Available to watch on Vudu and Hulu.

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

This movie follows two stoner friends, Harold and Kumar, on an adventure to White Castle to satisfy their munchies.  Available to watch on Vudu, Amazon Prime Video, and HBO Max.

3. Dazed and Confused (1993)

This classic stars some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, Ben Affleck and Matthew McConaughey.  The movie shows a group of high school seniors on graduation night as they go to parties and celebrate the end of high school.  Available on Vudu, Amazon Prime Video, and Hulu.

4. Booksmart (2019)

Best friends Amy and Molly, played by Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever, have been goodie-two-shoes throughout high school.  When they find out their burnout classmates are also going to top schools, the duo decides to make up for their four years on the straight-arrow and have one massive night out.  Available on Vudu, Amazon Prime Video, and Hulu.

5. Step Brothers (2008)

The movie follows immature adults, portrayed by Will Farrel and John C. Reilly, as they are forced to live together as step brother when their parents fall in love.  Available on Vudu and Amazon Prime Video.

6. This Is The End (2013)

In another Rogen and Franco comedy, the pair portray themselves and host a celeb-filled party at Franco’s house.  During the party, there is a disaster leaving Rogen, Franco, Jonah Hill, and friends trapped in the house awaiting help. Available on Vudu and Amazon Prime Video.

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