The Best Movies to Watch While Stoned: A Sensory Journey 2024
There’s something magical about combining cannabis with cinema. Studies show that THC, the psychoactive component in cannabis, stimulates parts of the brain associated with pleasure and sensory perception, enhancing colors, sounds, and emotions. This makes watching films while high a transformative and immersive experience.
Grab your favorite bong and get ready to dive into the most visually stunning and narratively compelling films best enjoyed stoned. From laugh-out-loud comedies to mind-bending trippy cinema, we go over 2024’s best movies to watch while high.
Best movies to watch when high in 2024:
Interstellar (2014)
Get ready to travel through the wormholes of your mind with “Interstellar,” a visual masterpiece that pairs perfectly with the introspective high of a good Sativa. As you journey through space and time with Matthew McConaughey, the effects of cannabis might just make the concept of a fifth dimension feel a bit more tangible.
The movie’s stunning visuals and Hans Zimmer’s intense score are bound to be a feast for your heightened senses.
Watch this movie: If you want to feel a deep connection to yourself, others, and the Universe.
Música (2024)
I know what you’re thinking: “Oh no, a musical”, but Música is anything but ordinary. Instead of typical show tunes, it captivates with minimalist beats using vocals only as samples, earning a rare 97% on Rotton Tomatoes. The film blends sublime soundscapes with vivid choreographed visuals, offering a nearly transcendental sensory experience.
Not to mention the compelling coming-of-age story is based on the true story of a man who sees the world in beats. Música is a vibrant journey through sound and emotion, perfectly amplified when your senses are heightened by a touch of cannabis.
Watch this movie: If you want a dose of wonder for your ears and eyes, with an emotionally inspiring plot.
Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)
If you’re captivated by films like “Love Actually” and “Crash”, which weave multiple storylines into a climatic finale, then “Everything Everywhere All at Once” elevates this concept to new heights. Set against a backdrop of parallel universes, this brilliantly crafted narrative explores profound themes of family, love, and what could have been in another life.
Sweeping the Oscars with ten awards including Best Picture, Director, editing, costume, screenplay, and so much more, this film is a mind-bending masterpiece. And yes, this movie is ten times better high, it’s become somewhat of a ritual for me every year.
Watch this movie: If you want a visual masterpiece and story that makes you feel deeply connected with yourself and others.
Life Itself (2018)
“Life Itself” shatters the traditional boundaries of storytelling, intertwining a tale of family and the unexpected ways the smallest events can lead to triumphant moments. From plot twist to narrative, everything is new and rebellious in this film, which is an absolute treat with a cerebral Sativa strain.
Starring Olivia Wilde and Oscar Isaac, this film throws a narrative that’s unpredictable, beautiful, and resonates so deep it will swell your heart up with love. On the plus side, Samuel Jackson is hilarious on the counter-narratives, he’ll have you laughing non-stop.
Watch this movie: If you want a cinematic experience that breaks the conventional mold and pulls at your heartstrings.
Ping Pong Summer (2014)
“Ping Pong Summer” is a vibrant ride back to the ’80s, packed with beatboxing, boomboxes, and the simple joys of childhood. With its nostalgic color grading and feel-good soundtrack, this film is an ideal match for a relaxing Indica strain, letting you sink into those warm, fuzzy memories of family and fun times.
Perfect for unwinding, this movie wraps you in the comfort of the past and leaves you appreciating the simpler moments of life.
Watch this movie: If you want a bit of childhood nostalgia with nothing but feel-good vibes.
The funniest movies to watch stoned:
No Hard Feelings (2023)
“No Hard Feelings” stars Jennifer Lawrence in a desperate and hilarious scramble to save her home by attempting to seduce an unsuspecting introvert, played by Andrew Feldman. Their dynamic crackles with comedic tension as Lawrence shoots every thirst trap in the book to win him over.
This film blends hilarious wit with a dash of heartfelt moments, making it an amazing comedy to watch while high, not to mention Andrew Feldman absolutely crushes his remix of “Man Eater” by Daryl Hall and John Oates.
Watch this movie: For a feel-good comedy that has a nice dose of romance and a ton of laughter.
Why Him? (2016)
Combine your favorite Indica with non-stop laughter from the hidden comedy gem: “Why Him”. James Franco goes head-to-head with Breaking Bad’s Bryan Cranston, in a hilarious battle of wits that’s even funnier when stoned.
Think “Meet the Parents” but with a ton of curse words, featuring Keegan-Michael Key from the Key and Peele show, this is by far one of the most underrated comedies of all time.
Watch this movie: If you want to laugh nonstop over tense and awkward moments of boyfriends meeting dads for the first time.
Step Brothers (2008)
“Step Brothers” takes on a whole new level of hilarious when viewed through the haze of a good high. Will Ferrel and John Reilly aren't just playing middle-aged men, they’re character roles are uninhibited 8-year-old boys trapped in adult bodies. Once you see this in the acting you can never unsee it.
Cannabis amplifies every ridiculous childish stunt and outrageous antics, making this the perfect movie for lightening the mood.
Watch this movie: If you want a comedy with no deep plots, nothing but ridiculous laughter.
Superbad (2007)
“Superbad” is the epitome of teenage misadventures and awkwardness, amplified by the crazy yet endearing attempts of two friends to have the most epic final days of high school. The film’s raunchy humor and insane cast round-up, are even more hilarious with cannabis.
Watch this movie: If you want nostalgic high-school feels mixed with explosive laughter.
Trippy movies to watch while high:
Snowpiercer (2013)
“Snowpiercer” offers a spectacular visual journey aboard a train that doubles as a microcosm of society’s class divisions. Each carriage unfolds a new layer of dystopian reality, showing the stark contrast between social classes with intense vivid imagery.
On any cannabis strain, this movie is a masterpiece in both storytelling, plot twists, and visuals, by award-winning director Bong Joon Ho.
Watch this movie: If you want a dystopian thriller that will unveil the reality of society.
Matrix Resurrections (2021)
“The Matrix: Resurrections” revitalizes the iconic classic with a fresh twist that deepens and challenges the original Matrix trilogy’s concept. Perfect for fans of simulation theory, this film combined with a bong rip can send you spiraling further down the rabbit hole.
Winning accolades for Best Visual Effects, “Resurrections” is an absolute feast for the senses, offering a visually stunning and deeply immersive experience.
Watch this movie: If you want to see the classic Matrix movie reimagined with an entirely new twist on the classic plot.
Best horror and thriller movies to watch high:
Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum (2018)
If modern horror flicks rarely send shivers down your spine, “Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum” might just change that. This South Korean horror movie revitalizes the genre with its fresh take on visuals and bone-chilling sound design. The story follows a group of YouTubers exploring an abandoned mental asylum in Korea. You may have to read subtitles, but trust me it’s worth it.
When cannabis amplifies your emotional responses, this film is sure to keep you on edge, making even a simple trip to the bathroom at night a chilling experience.
Watch this: If you want a scary movie that surprises you in every way with an amazing plot.
Hereditary (2018)
“Hereditary” takes horror to a new level with its beautiful cinematography and slow-building plot of dread. The terrifying unraveling of a family’s dark secrets combined with cannabis-induced paranoia creates an atmosphere of suspense that’s hard to shake off, even after the movie ends.
Watch this: If you want a visual masterpiece of horror and evil.
Searching (2018)
“Searching” offers a gripping thriller experience that unfolds entirely on computer screens and smartphones, challenging conventional film techniques. Led by John Cho, the film tracks a desperate father’s journey to find his missing daughter.
The intricate plot twist with its unique storytelling method when paired with cannabis, gives a visual and cerebral adventure that is sure to keep your heart racing.
Watch this: If you want a thriller film that breaks conventional screenplay and is a whirlwind of anticipation.
Final Thoughts
Choosing the right film to match your mood and strain can turn a simple movie night into a spectacular sensory journey. Whether you’re laughing, crying, or gripping your seat, these movies will give you an experience unlike any other. So load up your bong or favorite dab rig, pick a movie, and prepare to see the world of senses in a whole new light—just make sure you’ve got enough snacks.
