Up in Smoke (1978)

Up in Smoke
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $41,590,893Details
Home Market Performance
Est. Domestic Blu-ray Sales $383,189 Details
Total Est. Domestic Video Sales $383,189
OpusData ID: 13400100
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Metrics

Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $201,022,639

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 15th, 1978 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures
International Releases: April 21st, 1984 (Limited), released as Up in Smoke (チーチ&チョン スモーキング作戦) (Japan)
July 11th, 2025 (Limited), released as Up in Smoke (チーチ&チョン スモーキング作戦) (Japan)
Video Release: April 10th, 2018 by Paramount Home Video
MPAA Rating: R (appeal upheld)
Running Time: 86 minutes
Franchise: Cheech & Chong
Comparisons: vs. This is the End
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Keywords: Stoner Comedy, Narcotics, Delayed Adulthood, Unemployed, Dysfunctional Family, Cult Movie, Screenplay Written By the Star
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Territory Release
Date
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Japan 4/21/1984 $0000$0
 
International Total$0

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Leading Cast

Cheech Marin    Pedro de Pacas
Tommy Chong    Anthony 'Man' Stillman

Uncategorized

Ellen Barkin    Woman playing guitar
Tom Skerritt    Strawberry
Stacy Keach    Sgt. Stedenko (Narc)
Val Avery    Upholstery Factory Boss (Hood)

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Tommy Chong    Director
Tommy Chong    Screenwriter
Cheech Marin    Screenwriter
Waddy Wachtel    Composer

Home Market Releases for April 10th, 2018

April 10th, 2018

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Metrics

Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $201,022,639

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 15th, 1978 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures
International Releases: April 21st, 1984 (Limited), released as Up in Smoke (チーチ&チョン スモーキング作戦) (Japan)
July 11th, 2025 (Limited), released as Up in Smoke (チーチ&チョン スモーキング作戦) (Japan)
Video Release: April 10th, 2018 by Paramount Home Video
MPAA Rating: R (appeal upheld)
Running Time: 86 minutes
Franchise: Cheech & Chong
Comparisons: vs. This is the End
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Stoner Comedy, Narcotics, Delayed Adulthood, Unemployed, Dysfunctional Family, Cult Movie, Screenplay Written By the Star
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Cheech Marin    Pedro de Pacas
Tommy Chong    Anthony 'Man' Stillman

Uncategorized

Ellen Barkin    Woman playing guitar
Tom Skerritt    Strawberry
Stacy Keach    Sgt. Stedenko (Narc)
Val Avery    Upholstery Factory Boss (Hood)

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Tommy Chong    Director
Tommy Chong    Screenwriter
Cheech Marin    Screenwriter
Waddy Wachtel    Composer

Home Market Releases for April 10th, 2018

April 10th, 2018

Phantom Thread

The last box office hit of 2017, The Greatest Showman, hits the home market this week. There are also a couple of Awards Season contenders, but for the most part, it is another slow week. Phantom Thread on Blu-ray is the clear Pick of the Week winner. Meanwhile, Molly’s Game on Blu-ray Combo Pack is the only real competition. More...

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Japan 4/21/1984 $0000$0
 
International Total$0

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records