Nice Dreams (1981)

In the 1981 cult classic "Nice Dreams," Cheech and Chong find themselves in a precarious predicament: house-sitting for a notorious marijuana grower. Naturally, their laid-back demeanor quickly devolves into a full-blown crop heist. What follows is a hilarious chase through the bizarre underbelly of Los Angeles, with the duo hilariously evading a troupe of bumbling, Keystone Cops-esque lawmen. Along the way, Cheech and Chong encounter an unforgettable gallery of L.A. eccentrics, proving that sometimes, the oddest characters are found right in your own backyard, especially when you're dealing with a massive weed operation. "Nice Dreams" firmly cements its place on any "Best Tommy Chong Movies" list for several reasons. It represents Chong and his partner Cheech Marin at the height of their comedic powers, delivering the signature stoner humor and surreal scenarios that defined their career. Chong's relaxed, laid-back performance as "Chong" is perfectly contrasted with Cheech's more energetic, sometimes frantic reactions, a dynamic that is the cornerstone of their chemistry. Furthermore, the film's unapologetic embrace of counter-culture themes and its ability to poke fun at societal norms through absurdist situations demonstrate Chong's enduring influence on comedy and his knack for creating memorable, albeit unconventional, cinematic experiences.