A new documentary, “Cheech and Chong’s Last Movie,” delves into the careers of comedy duo Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong. The film features the comedians discussing their pasts in separate talking-head segments and scripted scenes together in a vintage roadster.
The documentary explores how the pair’s stoner characters in their act catapulted them to success. Born in Canada, Cheech Marin moved to Vancouver in the 1960s to avoid the Vietnam War draft, while Tommy Chong was born there. Both had ambitions to pursue music careers before meeting at an improv theater group.
The movie showcases a wealth of vintage footage and interviews, but some notable collaborations are missing from the narrative, including their work with Joni Mitchell and Martin Scorsese. Despite this, “Cheech and Chong’s Last Movie” remains an engaging account that will appeal to both fans and non-fans alike.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/movies/cheech-and-chongs-last-movie-review.html