Black Friday (2007): Ratings & Plot
Black Friday is a 2007 historical drama directed by Anurag Kashyap. It runs 2 hours 23 minutes. Critics gave it 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 23m (143 min)
- Director
- Anurag Kashyap
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Black Friday About?
The premise of Black Friday without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the chaotic rush of Black Friday, a mother’s world is shattered when her child is kidnapped. Driven by desperation, she must decipher the clues hidden within a cryptic safe-deposit box. Her search puts her in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with the perpetrators, all while navigating the frenzied atmosphere of a bank on one of the busiest shopping days of the year.
Black Friday Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- bombay india
- india
- year 1993
- 1993 bombay bombings
- bombay
- mumbai
- maharashtra
- south asia
- asia
- bombing
- car bombing
- improvised explosive device
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- organized crime
- mass murder
- march
- spring
- true crime
- police
- pakistan
- dubai
- hindu
- terrorism
- planning
- grenade
- boat
- cult director
- color in title
- film starts with quote
- vendetta
- vengeance
- rape
- scooter
- explosion
- dead body
- blood splatter
- conspiracy
- meeting
- police informant
- disillusionment
- disappointment
- anger
- kolkata
- religious fanaticism
- foot chase
- military training
- mumbai india
- no opening credits
- tinnitus
- comic relief
- chapterwise storytelling
The Director of Black Friday
Directed by Anurag Kashyap.
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Director Anurag Kashyap
More from Anurag Kashyap
More films directed by Anurag Kashyap, best-rated first: Gangs of Wasseypur, Lust Stories, Ghost Stories and Choked (Paisa Bolta Hai).
Black Friday Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Black Friday 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.4/10.
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IMDb 8.4 /10
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Metacritic 76 Metascore
User score 7.7
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TMDB 61% User score
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Black Friday Plot Summary
What happens in Black Friday from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On March 9, 1993, a low-level thug named Gul Mohammed finds himself behind bars at the Nav Pada police station, where he endures severe beatings. In a desperate bid to save himself, he confesses to a conspiracy targeting crucial sites around Mumbai, revealing that Tiger Menon is at the helm of a harrowing plot to orchestrate bombings at major locations such as the stock market, government offices, and train stations. Despite Gul’s alarming claims, the police choose to disregard his confession.
Full summary
The whole story of Black Friday, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Black Friday?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What date did the tragic events of Black Friday occur?
Black Friday Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Il giorno del ricatto” and “Viernes negro”.
- Also known as
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- Il giorno del ricatto
- Viernes negro
- Fekete péntek
- Une preuve de trop
- Компромат
- Sexta-Feira Negra
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Black Friday FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director
Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Black Friday, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Black Friday?
Black Friday runs 2 hours 23 minutes (143 minutes).
When was Black Friday released?
Black Friday was released on February 9, 2007.
Who directed Black Friday?
Black Friday was directed by Anurag Kashyap.
More films by Anurag Kashyap How is Black Friday rated?
Black Friday has 8.4/10 on IMDb, 76 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does Black Friday have a post-credit scene?
No. Black Friday has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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