Up in Smoke (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1978, Up in Smoke is a comedy film directed by Lou Adler, running about 86 minutes. “The movie that'll have you rolling in the aisles.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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."
Who’s in it. Up in Smoke stars Cheech Marin as Pedro De Pacas, Tommy Chong as Anthony 'Man' Stoner, Strother Martin as Arnold Stoner and Edie Adams as Mrs. Tempest Stoner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Up in Smoke has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $41.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Up in Smoke page.
If you liked it. Fans of Up in Smoke tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Up in Smoke (1978)?
- In US, Up in Smoke is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Up in Smoke worth watching?
- Up in Smoke holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Up in Smoke?
- Up in Smoke stars Cheech Marin, Tommy Chong, Strother Martin, Edie Adams and Harold Fong.
- When was Up in Smoke released?
- Up in Smoke was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.