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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Lou Adler, Tommy Chong

Producer:

Lou Lombardo

Writer:

Cheech Marin

Release Date:

Sep 15, 1978

Runtime:

1hr 26m

Synopsis

Stoner musicians Pedro DePacas and Anthony "Man" Stoner unknowingly smuggle a van - made entirely of marijuana - from Mexico to Los Angeles with incompetent Police Sergeant Stedenko hot on their trail.

Cast

  • Cheech Marin
  • Tommy Chong
  • Strother Martin
  • Edie Adams
  • Harold Fong
  • Richard Novo
  • Jane Moder
  • Pam Bille
  • Arthur Roberts
  • Marian Beeler

Letterboxd User Reviews

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3.4
  • Nov 23, 2019

    The CITIZEN KANE of stoner movies.

    697 Likes
    Wesley R. Ball
    Wesley R. Ball
    Apr 20, 2020

    yeah man I just think that like man this was probably really influence man but like I just didn’t think it was like very funny man but like the music kinda rocks man i just couldn’t vibe totally man

    262 Likes
    🌻 lindsay 🌻
    🌻 lindsay 🌻

    Actually more enjoyable when not on pot. Yes, I stop smoking pot at the age of 30 because I'm not in high school anymore? I do Vicodin like an adult.

    222 Likes
    IkeTurnerBitch
    IkeTurnerBitch
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    Apr 20, 2021

    the film in some ways glorifies marijuana usage

    146 Likes
    dboling74
    dboling74
    Sep 16, 2024

    Watching this movie sober was the first time I ever related to the Principal Strickland character in Back to the Future.

    123 Likes
    Matt Singer
    Matt Singer
    May 29, 2020

    Kinda grabs ya' by the boo-boo, don't it? Unfocused, sloppy and lazy, the first Cheech and Chong outing is pretty much exactly what you’d expect, but I have to admit that even though I didn’t break out laughing I did have a smile on my face most the way through. ”You…

    99 Likes
    📀 Cammmalot 📀
    📀 Cammmalot 📀
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    Apr 20, 2026

    this film did for stoners what fire did for cavemen and happy 420 for all those who partake !!!  a very quick reminder that black and brown people are disproportionately criminalized for possession of marijuana  here are some links to support the decriminalization of…

    66 Likes
    vivdagoat 🍎🍂🐞
    vivdagoat 🍎🍂🐞
    Jul 24, 2024

    this movie needs to be rewatched, but I think I need snacks, and mad weed, and maybe a few beers 😭 last night I js had mad weed 😔😔  cheech and chong’s shenanigans r top tier tho and the music in this does indeed go hard so 🤷🏽‍♂️  cheech and chong added into blunt…

    89 Likes
    r ひ
    r ひ
    Apr 20, 2026

    Happy 4/20 man 💁🏽‍♂️💨

    58 Likes
    Haunted Hippie
    Haunted Hippie
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Top Reviews
  • Brian Johnson
    Brian Johnson loved
    Up in Smoke

    A barely there storyline, mostly no-name (at the time) actors, a lot of pot jokes and Cheech Marin & Tommy Chong, and what do you have? A thoroughly enjoyable and funny movie. A must-see.

    3Y
    Elio
    Elio loved
    Up in Smoke

    it was so weird and funny, I didn’t really know what to expect but it was really funny and easy to understand what was going on

    3Y
    Gibby
    Gibby loved
    Up in Smoke

    Made a lot of memories I don’t remember getting baked and watching this with the homies

    2Y
  • Idontbingewatch
    Idontbingewatch loved
    Up in Smoke

    Time of the year guys go out with the bang you deserve up in smoke

    2Y
    Tinker Marie
    Tinker Marie loved
    Up in Smoke

    One of the best movies especially if you are a stoner

    1Y
    Maxim
    Maxim liked
    Up in Smoke

    my dad just put this on and it was pretty funny

    1Y
  • maylee wilson
    maylee wilson loved
    Up in Smoke

    the best cheech and chong movie

    2Y
    Sara
    Sara is "meh" on
    Up in Smoke

    slow, some funny parts

    1Y
    Drake Howerton
    Drake Howerton loved
    Up in Smoke

    9/10 of stoner movie

    2Y
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7.9

USER SCORE (10)

Generally favorable reviews based on 10 Reviews
70

Fairly consistently funny.

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Pauline Kael
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Up in Smoke (1978) (1978) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Up in Smoke (1978) (1978)?
The movie is 1hr 26min long.
What's Up in Smoke (1978) (1978) about?
Stoner musicians Pedro DePacas and Anthony "Man" Stoner unknowingly smuggle a van - made entirely of marijuana - from Mexico to Los Angeles with incompetent Police Sergeant Stedenko hot on their trail.
Who's the cast of Up in Smoke (1978) (1978)?
  • Cheech Marin as Pedro
  • Tommy Chong as Man
  • Strother Martin as Mr. Stoner
  • Edie Adams as Tempest Stoner
  • Harold Fong as Chauffeur
  • Richard Novo as Richard
  • Jane Moder as Jail Bait
  • Pam Bille as Jail Bait
  • Arthur Roberts as Arresting Officer
  • Marian Beeler as Judge Gladys Dykes
Who's the director behind Up in Smoke (1978) (1978)?
Lou Adler and Tommy Chong directed Up in Smoke (1978) (1978).
Who produced Up in Smoke (1978) (1978)?
Lou Lombardo produced Up in Smoke (1978) (1978).