‘Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie’: A Hilarious Farewell To Comedy’s Stoner Kings In Documentary Form
For over 50 years, Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong have been synonymous with counterculture comedy, blazing a trail—literally and figuratively—through stand-up, music and film. Now, “Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie” offers a definitive look at the duo’s legendary journey, blending archival footage, animation and behind-the-scenes moments to craft a documentary as irreverent as the comedians themselves. Directed by David L. Bushell, the film had its world premiere at SXSW 2024 and is set for a limited theatrical release on April 20, 2025, before expanding nationwide on April 25.
From Strip Clubs To Stardom
The documentary kicks off with an unlikely origin story: a Chicano kid from South Central L.A. and a half-Chinese musician from Detroit meet at a strip club in Canada. What follows is the rise of one of the most influential comedic duos in history. Their mix of stoner humor, social satire and multicultural storytelling made them cultural icons, pushing boundaries across stand-up, platinum-selling records and a string of hit films—starting with “Up in Smoke” (1978), a cult classic that set the standard …