Cheech & Chong's Next Movie
Seen it?1980 | 99 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (66 on Metacritic), though it had a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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 action fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect drug use.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Perennially stoned Cheech and Chong tear through the city of Los Angeles, causing trouble wherever they go. After Cheech loses his job, the two pot enthusiasts head to the welfare offices where Cheech's girlfriend, Donna, works. Instead of collecting unemployment, they find themselves thrown back on the streets, searching for a way to earn new income. But when Cheech's cousin, "Red" Mendoza, arrives, things get even crazier.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
66 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 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 impactSolid
About 46K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tommy Chong
- Cheech MarinCheech / Dwayne "Red" Mendoza
- Tommy ChongChong
- Evelyn GuerreroDonna
- Betty KennedyCandy
- Sy KramerMr. Neatnik
- Rikki MarinGloria
- Peter BromilowGay Motorcyclist
- Paul 'Mousie' GarnerExecutive
- Jonathan T. MooreMusic Store Salesman
- Lupe OntiverosOld Lady