When it comes to “stoner movies”, a select set of films have not only captivated audiences and pop culture, but also earned critical acclaim.
Using data from Metacritic and Rotten Tomatoes, we’ve compiled a list of the 10 most critically well-received stoner movies of all time, ranked by their combined Metacritic and Rotten Tomatoes scores.
Below are the most critically well received stoner movies of all time.
Dazed and Confused (1993)
Metacritic: 82
Rotten Tomatoes: 93%
Combined Score: 175
The Big Lebowski (1998)
Metacritic: 71
Rotten Tomatoes: 80%
Combined Score: 151
This Is the End (2013)
Metacritic: 67
Rotten Tomatoes: 82%
Combined Score: 149
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
Metacritic: 61
Rotten Tomatoes: 78%
Combined Score: 139
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004)
Metacritic: 64
Rotten Tomatoes: 74%
Combined Score: 138
Smiley Face (2007)
Metacritic: 71
Rotten Tomatoes: 66%
Combined Score: 137
Pineapple Express (2008)
Metacritic: 64
Rotten Tomatoes: 68%
Combined Score: 132
Friday (1995)
Metacritic: 54
Rotten Tomatoes: 76%
Combined Score: 130
A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas (2011)
Metacritic: 61
Rotten Tomatoes: 68%
Combined Score: 129
Kid Cannabis (2014)
Metacritic: 54
Rotten Tomatoes: 71%
Combined Score: 125
Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay (2008)
Metacritic: 57
Rotten Tomatoes: 52%
Combined Score: 109
Honorable Mentions:
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny (2006)
Metacritic: 55
Rotten Tomatoes: 52%
Combined Score: 107
Cheech and Chong’s Up in Smoke (1978)
Metacritic: 57
Rotten Tomatoes: 47%
Combined Score: 104
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)
Metacritic: 51
Rotten Tomatoes: 53%
Combined Score: 104
