Friday (1995)
A lot can go down between Thursday and Saturday...
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Friday rating: IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic
IMDb7.2/10· 135K votes
Metacritic54%
TMDb7.1/10· 2K votesWith 7.2/10 on IMDb and 54/100 on Metacritic, this film is well-rated across multiple platforms.
About Friday
Craig and Smokey are two guys in Los Angeles hanging out on their porch on a Friday afternoon, smoking and drinking, looking for something to do.
Cast of Friday
Ice Cube
as Craig
Chris Tucker
as Smokey
Nia Long
as Debbie
Tommy Lister Jr.
as Deebo
John Witherspoon
as Mr. Jones
Anna Maria Horsford
as Mrs. Jones
Regina King
as Dana
Paula Jai Parker
as Joi
Faizon Love
as Big Worm
DJ Pooh
as Red
Angela Means
as Felisha
Vickilyn Reynolds
as Joann
Friday facts
- Budget
- $3.5M
- Box office
- $28.2M
- Collection
- Friday Collection
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Audience opinions
What the audience liked
- •Male friendship dynamics create authentic comedic chemistry
- •Los Angeles setting grounds relatable neighborhood comedy narrative
- •Marijuana humor appeals to audiences seeking casual comedy tone
What the audience disliked
- •Drug dealer portrayal relies on problematic stereotypes considerably
- •Comedy formula feels dated compared to modern humor sensibilities
Trailer
Where to watch Friday(US)
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