While marijuana use has long been a staple of counterculture films, some movies have managed to win over both critics and audiences alike.
Using combined scores from Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic, we’ve put together a list of the 20 most critically acclaimed cannabis-focused movies ever released. From stoner comedies to drug-fueled dramas, these films highlight the highs, lows, and everything in between.
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Dazed and Confused (1993) – Rotten Tomatoes: 94%, Metacritic: 82, Average: 88.0
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Inherent Vice (2014) – Rotten Tomatoes: 74%, Metacritic: 81, Average: 77.5
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The Big Lebowski (1998) – Rotten Tomatoes: 80%, Metacritic: 71, Average: 75.5
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This Is the End (2013) – Rotten Tomatoes: 82%, Metacritic: 67, Average: 74.5
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Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004) – Rotten Tomatoes: 74%, Metacritic: 64, Average: 69.0
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Grass: The History of Marijuana (1999) – Rotten Tomatoes: 75%, Metacritic: 64, Average: 69.5
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Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) – Rotten Tomatoes: 78%, Metacritic: 61, Average: 69.5
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Smiley Face (2007) – Rotten Tomatoes: 64%, Metacritic: 71, Average: 67.5
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Pineapple Express (2008) – Rotten Tomatoes: 68%, Metacritic: 64, Average: 66.0
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Friday (1995) – Rotten Tomatoes: 77%, Metacritic: 54, Average: 65.5
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A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas (2011) – Rotten Tomatoes: 69%, Metacritic: 61, Average: 65.0
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Kid Cannabis (2014) – Rotten Tomatoes: 71%, Metacritic: 54, Average: 62.5
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Rolling Papers (2016) – Rotten Tomatoes: 58%, Metacritic: 60, Average: 59.0
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Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008) – Rotten Tomatoes: 53%, Metacritic: 57, Average: 55.0
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Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001) – Rotten Tomatoes: 52%, Metacritic: 51, Average: 51.5
