Cheech & Chong: Road trip & OGs of the stoner scene - Movie

Cheech & Chong made the stoner movie genre famous in the first place. Their first film “Up in Smoke” launched a wave of stoner comedies in 1978 – slow, weird and full of smoke. The two became legendary for generations of cannabis fans. Back to: Top 10 stoner movies.

Cheech & Chong: The OGs of the stoner scene
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In “Up in Smoke“, Cheech and Chong meet up – and set off on a road trip adventure through California without a plan. Instead of a story, it’s just one scene after another, with lots of joints, vans and crazy encounters. The humor is typically 70s – slow, exaggerated, but charming. Today a cult film and the starting point for many stoner clichés.

5 facts about the classic stoner

“Up in Smoke” was released in 1978
First big stoner movie ever
Cheech Marin & Tommy Chong were a stand-up duo
Film was shot on a mini-budget
Six more films followed later + spoilers, a new installment is coming in 2025! Trailer below

Much smoke for nothing – park scene

As in the legendary stoner movie How High, this classic also has a famous parking lot scene:

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Leading actors: Two stoners for life

Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong are the dream team of the first generation of stoner movies. They don’t play roles – they are simply themselves. That’s what makes their humor so authentic. Their chemistry is still unmatched today.

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Tommy Chong

Cheech Marin as Pedro

Cheech is the louder, sillier part – with colorful shirts and loud sayings. His voice, facial expressions and over-the-top Latino charm make him the centerpiece. No matter how silly the scene is – he pulls it off. A real stoner entertainer.

Fast, flashy & spontaneous
Comes from the stand-up scene

Tommy Chong as Chong

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Chong is the chilled counterpart – slow-talking, never stressed. He seems to be permanently half asleep, but provides just the right balance. His dry remarks are legendary. Without him, it would only be half as funny.

The quiet stoner with cult status
Later also in “That ’70s Show”

More parts: Cheech & Chong forever

Up in Smoke” was followed by several sequels – some more, some less successful. The best films were from the 80s, later it became rather nostalgic. Nevertheless, Cheech & Chong are still active today. On stage, on TV and on social media.

Well-known sequels to the series

Films such as “Nice Dreams“, “Still Smokin” and “Cheech & Chong’s Next Movie” continued the cult following. The style remained the same: weed, nonsense and no real story. Fans celebrate it – new viewers need patience. The humor is old school, but unique.

7 films between 1978 and 1985
Cult series for retro fans
Nice Dreams movie
Still Smokin Film
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OMG! A new part 2025

The last part? After 6 parts, Cheech & Chong will really continue in 2025, and now the official trailer is here.

Discover similar stoner movies & series

If you love Cheech & Chong, you should definitely check out these stoner classics too. Here are two recommendations that are just as crazy, funny and iconic:

Half Baked: Stoner friendship with a mission

In Half Baked, a group of friends want to sell enough weed to get their buddy out of prison. Dave Chappelle delivers – with absurd ideas, lots of laughs and a real 90s vibe.

Cult comedy with Dave Chappelle
Wacky story & wild humor

Harold & Kumar: In search of White Castle

Harold & Kumar start out as harmless stoners – but their hunger for burgers leads them on a completely crazy road trip. Bizarre encounters, pure chaos and witty social satire make this film a modern classic.