Grass(1999)
Grass Synopsis
Marijuana is the most controversial drug of the 20th Century. Smoked by generations to little discernible ill effect, it continues to be reviled by many governments on Earth. In this Genie Award-winning documentary veteran Canadian director Ron Mann and narrator Woody Harrelson mix humour and historical footage together to recount how the United States has demonized a relatively harmless drug.
Grass (1999) is a documentary film directed by Ron Mann, released on September 15, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Woody Harrelson, Tommy Chong, Cheech Marin and John Lennon. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 38 ratings.
- Director:
- Ron Mann
- Writers:
- Solomon Vesta
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Fresco
- Composer:
- Guido Luciani
- Production:
- Sphinx Productions
- Status:
- Released
Grass (1999) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Grass before you stream it.
Grass Cast & Crew
Main cast
Woody Harrelson
as Narrator (voice)
Tommy Chong
as Self (archive footage)
Cheech Marin
as Self (archive footage)
John Lennon
as Self (archive footage)
Ronald Reagan
as Self (archive footage)
Jimmy Carter
as Self (archive footage)
Richard Nixon
as Self (archive footage)
Gerald Ford
as Self (archive footage)
Cab Calloway
as Self (archive footage)
Bill Clinton
as Self (archive footage)
George H. W. Bush
as Self (archive footage)
- Harry J. Anslinger
Harry J. Anslinger
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Ron Mann, written by Solomon Vesta.
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Grass Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 38 ratings.
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Grass – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Grass online?
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Grass (1999) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Grass?
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The main cast of Grass (1999) includes Woody Harrelson, Tommy Chong, Cheech Marin, John Lennon and Ronald Reagan. The film was directed by Ron Mann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Grass released?
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Grass was released on September 15, 1999 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Grass worth watching?
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Grass (1999) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 38 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Grass?
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Yes. The official Grass trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.