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Up in Smoke

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1978 | 86 min | Adventure, Comedy

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (47% on Rotten Tomatoes) held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh and adventure fans. If you loved 21 Jump Street, start here.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 26 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect drug use.
  • Made in 1978: an older pace and style.

An unemployed pot-smoking slacker and amateur drummer, Anthony Stoner ditches his strict parents and hits the road, eventually meeting kindred spirit Pedro de Pacas. While the drug-ingesting duo is soon arrested for possession of marijuana, Anthony and Pedro get released on a technicality, allowing them to continue their many misadventures and ultimately compete in a rock band contest, where they perform the raucous tune "Earache My Eye."

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    47% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $42 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 115K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Lou Adler

  • Cheech MarinPedro
  • Tommy ChongMan
  • Strother MartinMr. Stoner
  • Edie AdamsTempest Stoner
  • Harold FongChauffeur
  • Richard NovoRichard
  • Jane ModerJail Bait
  • Pam BilleJail Bait
  • Arthur RobertsArresting Officer
  • Marian BeelerJudge Gladys Dykes