Cheech and Chong Movies: Essential Films
The essential Cheech & Chong experience features their first three films, which represent the golden era of the duo's stoner comedy. These are the films that defined their brand and cemented their status as comedy legends.
Up in Smoke is the undisputed classic and starting point for anyone new to the duo. Cheech & Chong's Next Movie and Nice Dreams maintain the quality and improvisational energy of the original. After these three films, the series saw diminishing returns in both quality and box office performance, making this trio of movies the essential viewing for understanding why Cheech & Chong became cultural icons.
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Up in Smoke
Two marijuana-smoking slackers embark on a series of misadventures after meeting on the road, eventually forming a band and competing in a rock contest.
Cheech & Chong's Next Movie
Comedy duo Cheech and Chong navigate through Los Angeles causing mischief as they search for new ways to make money after Cheech loses his job. Things become even more chaotic when Cheech's wild cousin Red arrives on the scene.
Nice Dreams
Cheech and Chong sell their "specially mixed" ice cream to fund their dreams of guitars, tropical islands, and romance. Their newfound wealth leads to complications when Cheech reunites with an old love whose dangerous ex-boyfriend is headed their way, while Chong accidentally loses all their money.
Other Film Series
Armor of God
Jackie Chan's globe-trotting adventure trilogy following treasure hunter Asian Hawk on international quests for ancient artifacts.
Deathstalker
A cult sword-and-sorcery film series from the 1980s, known for its campy B-movie charm and anthology-style storytelling with different actors portraying the titular barbarian warrior.
Kingsman
A stylish spy action franchise blending high-octane espionage with humor and British charm, following the secret Kingsman organization from its WWI origins to modern-day adventures.
Spy Kids
Family-friendly action franchise about children who discover their parents are secret agents and become spies themselves, featuring the original Cortez trilogy and subsequent reboots.
Taxi
French action-comedy franchise about a taxi driver and a clumsy cop fighting crime in Marseille, plus an unconnected American remake set in New York.
Zoolander
Ben Stiller's satirical comedy series following the absurd adventures of dimwitted male model Derek Zoolander.