

Nice Dreams
1981, English. Directed by Tommy Chong.
The story of two enterprising young men who make an amazing amount of money selling ice cream.
Nice Dreams - it rhymes with ice creams. And that's what Cheech and Chong are selling in this thoroughly wacky comedy. The outrageous, permanently spaced-out duo sells enough of their "specially mixed" ice cream to take the cash and realize their fondest dreams: new guitars, islands in the sun and beautiful women. But, of course, not everything goes as planned. While celebrating their wealth in a new wave Chinese restaurant, Cheech meets his long-lost love Donna, and promptly escorts her to her posh penthouse. He soon learns, however, that Donna's boyfriend, an ex-con named Animal, is on his way to her boudoir. Meanwhile, Chong has unwittingly exchanged all their money for a worthless bank check - and the only way to get it back is to escape into a nearby insane asylum.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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5.8/10 from 136 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Nice Dreams is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Part of a series
Cheech & Chong: watch order
Cast & crew
- Tommy ChongDirector
- Cheech MarinCheech
- Tommy ChongChong
- Stacy KeachSergeant Stedenko
- Timothy LearySelf
- Evelyn GuerreroDonna
- Paul ReubensHowie Hamburger Dude
- Suzanne KentSidney the Agent
- Jeff PomerantzCHP #2
- James FaracciCHP #2
- Marlena AmeyBeach Girl #2
- Levin BaileyJuvenile Delinquent
- Benita BarrieMrs. Del Whacko
Details
- Released
- 24 July 1981
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Tommy Chong, Cheech Marin
- Box office
- $37M
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Still Smokin
1983 · 5.5/10
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Porky's
1981 · 6.4/10
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Cheech & Chong's Next Movie
1980 · 5.9/10
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Up in Smoke
1978 · 6.6/10
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Things Are Tough All Over
1982 · 5.6/10
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Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers
1984 · 4.9/10
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Dirty Work
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Nice Dreams: quick answers
What should I watch before Nice Dreams?
Watch Up in Smoke (1978) and Cheech & Chong's Next Movie (1980) first.
What comes after Nice Dreams?
Next in the series: Things Are Tough All Over (1982), Still Smokin (1983), and Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers (1984).
Is Nice Dreams worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 136 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Nice Dreams?
Nice Dreams runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does Nice Dreams have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Nice Dreams. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Nice Dreams parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Nice Dreams is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Nice Dreams on?
Nice Dreams is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Nice Dreams?
If you liked Nice Dreams, try Still Smokin, Porky's, Cheech & Chong's Next Movie.
Who directed Nice Dreams?
Nice Dreams (1981) was directed by Tommy Chong and stars Cheech Marin, Tommy Chong, Stacy Keach.