Friday (1995): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Friday is a 1995 comedy drama directed by F. Gary Gray, starring Ice Cube and Chris Tucker. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $28.2 million worldwide on a $3.5 million budget. Critics gave it 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10. Stream it on Pluto TV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- F. Gary Gray
- Original language
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Russian - Studio
- New Line Cinema
- Budget
- $3.5M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Friday About?
The premise of Friday without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A single Friday night leads to unexpected events when a wealthy eccentric decides to experience life without his fortune. Simultaneously, a reserved individual unexpectedly embraces a vibrant social life, while two adversaries reluctantly team up. Their unusual mission involves pursuing a playful kangaroo through the Australian wilderness, leading to a series of hilarious and chaotic encounters.
Friday Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- neighborhood
- bully
- drug dealer
- day in title
- ice cream truck
- hat
- drug user
- drug
- drugs
- african american family
- backwards hat
- bullet
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- gun
- gunfire
- f word
- cereal
- pouring cereal
- weightlifting
- hood
- friday
- directorial debut
- slow motion scene
- adult son lives with his parents
- body lands on a car
- character repeats someone else's dialogue
- man punches a woman
- car
- u.s. car
- convertible car
- chevrolet impala convertible
- chevrolet impala
- ford
- ford pinto
- scatological humor
- toilet humor
- buddy comedy
- stoner comedy
- flatulence
- attempted theft
- theft
- belting
- black cast
- machine pistol
- black eye
- gun pointed at head
- hit with a trash can
- warner home video
- ends with a freeze frame
- bare midriff
- ford the car
Where to Watch Friday
Stream it on Pluto TV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Friday Cast
Ice Cube leads the cast, with Chris Tucker. Directed by F. Gary Gray.
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Director F. Gary Gray
Friday Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Friday 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
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IMDb 7.2 /10
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Metacritic 54 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 71% User score
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Friday Plot Summary
What happens in Friday from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On a fateful Friday in South Central Los Angeles, Craig, portrayed by Ice Cube, finds himself in a tight spot after losing his job. Accused of stealing packages – a claim he staunchly denies – Craig is pressured by his father, Mr. Jones, to start a new career in dog catching, threatening eviction if he remains unemployed. Complicating matters, he’s got his eyes set on the alluring neighbor, Debbie (Nia Long), but his jealous girlfriend, Joi (Paula Jai Parker), stands in the way.
Full summary
The whole story of Friday, scene by scene
Friday Box Office & Budget
Friday grossed $28.2 million worldwide on a $3.5 million budget, 8.1 times what it cost. $27.5 million came from the US and Canada and $748,354 (3%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$28.2M
8.1× its budget
- US & Canada
- $27.5M
- International
- $748.4K
- Budget
- $3.5M
Friday Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Friday.
How Well Do You Know Friday?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the character played by Ice Cube?
Cars in Friday
29 cars on screen, including the 1963 Chevrolet Impala Convertible and the 1976 Ford Pinto.
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1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Minor role -
1981 Cadillac Seville Minor role
Friday Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Friday 1” and “Friday Director's Cut”.
- Also known as
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- Friday 1
- Friday Director's Cut
- Пятница
- Петак
- Todo en un viernes (Friday)
- Pátek
- Ci vediamo venerdì
- Végre péntek
- Петък
- יום שישי
- Vineri
- Piątek
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- Sexta-feira em Apuros
- П’ятниця
- 프라이데이
- Petek
- 星期五
- Todo en un viernes
- Penktadienis
Seen Friday?
Movies Like Friday
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Next Friday, Friday Night and 11:14.
Friday FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Friday, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Friday?
Friday runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Friday released?
Friday was released on April 26, 1995.
Who directed Friday?
Friday was directed by F. Gary Gray.
More films by F. Gary Gray Who is in the cast of Friday?
Friday stars Ice Cube and Chris Tucker.
Where can I watch Friday?
In the US, Friday is streaming on Pluto TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Friday make at the box office?
Friday grossed $28.2 million worldwide ($27.5 million domestic, $748,354 international) on a budget of $3.5 million.
How is Friday rated?
Friday has 7.2/10 on IMDb, 54 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
Does Friday have a post-credit scene?
No. Friday has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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