Cheech and Chong’s Last Movie, a feature-length documentary about stoner comedy duo Tommy Chong and Cheech Marin, has received its theatrical release date.
Directed and produced by David Bushell, the film will open in limited theaters on April 20th ahead of its nationwide release on April 25th. Besides starring the titular actors, the doc features record producer Lou Adler, who directed the duo’s first movie, 1978’s Up in Smoke.
Here’s the official logline: “Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie defies documentary expectations, offering a wildly imaginative take on genre convention; a true-life tale told through a mix of animation and archival madness, all underscored by a classic cinematic road trip comedy. Tracing the enduring legacy of pioneering comics Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong, the film features interviews, sketches, and never-before-seen footage spanning the duo’s five-decade career. The result is an unlikely story of friendship and fame, turmoil and defiance, rebellion and ultimately — redemption.”
Known for producing Sling Blade, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and Dallas Buyers Club, Bushell revealed in a statement that Last Movie came out of a failed scripted Cheech and Chong comedy he tried to make almost two decades ago.
“Cosmically that wasn’t meant to be so I took my passion and ambition to direct, coupled it with my love of documentary, and convinced these two road dogs to let me tell their epic story,” he said. “We are excited to bring this trip of a lifetime to audiences around the country for the definitive retrospective of the lives and careers of this iconic duo.”
Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie premiered at SXSW 2024 and has also been screened at the Mill Valley Film Festival and AFI.