Cheech and Chong Up in Smoke (1978)

Cheech & Chong make their uproarious film debut in Up in Smoke, a classic stoner comedy about two laid-back slackers Pedro de Pacas (Cheech Marin) and Anthony “Man” Stoner (Tommy Chong) who unwittingly drive a van made entirely out of marijuana from Mexico to Los Angeles. Along the way there’s non-stop pot smoking, chaotic mishaps, run-ins with inept cops, mistaken identities, and concert ambitions. It’s an absurdist journey through counterculture, bad decisions, and hilarious freedom, anchored by the pair’s off-beat chemistry and a tone that embraces silliness over sense.

Directed by Lou Adler, Up in Smoke set the standard for stoner comedies to come earning cult status, big laughs, and a place in film history despite its loose narrative and goofball humor. It’s loud, weird, drug-filled, and devoted to its own chaotic logic. If you enjoy comedy that thrives on over-the-top situations and anti-hero vibes, this film is made for you.

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Genre: Adventure, Comedy

Format: Lou Adler

Rated: R