Yeah I can understand those critics who say "what's the point"? But in this flick, You don't need a point! Just plain and simple laughs! This is already a camp classic in case y'all don"t know! Please give it a look.Unbreakable27Eleven years ago (one year before this movie debuted), if you'd have told me you can get an entire movie from two guys sitting on their porch on a hot Friday afternoon, I'd have said you were nuts.I first saw this movie on a date with my girlfriend as a teenager way back in 1995 (it's hard to believe that was 10 years ago, I laughed through it then and I laugh through it now.It's also the movie that made me a Chris Tucker mark.I see everything that guy is in.The same goes for Cube.I love this movie's ability to show that ghettos aren't all like the 'Good Times' TV series.This movie keeps it's lightheartedness throughout especially with funny characters to support Cube and Tucker like DJ Pooh, A.J. Johnson and Tiny Lister.It also doesn't hurt to have Nia Long with her fine self in it either.But as I stated this movie is very lighthearted and doesn't begin to get serious at all until the end where Craig tears Smokey a new one for getting him involved in the mess, Big Worm's assassination attempt on Craig and Smokey and Craig coming to the aid of Debbie (Nia) when D-bo (Lister) is beating her up.It's at those two points you almost forget this is supposed to be a comedy movie.The most important message in this movie actually came from Johnny Witherspoon who portrayed Craig's father.He gave his son some very fatherly advise...which I hope to follow with my own son one day.Although I can't say I'd have been that calm if I walked into my son's room and saw him holding a semi-aotumatic 9mm pistol.But I did like his advice....as I believe it was meant to be a message to the audience."You kids today are nothing but punks, so quick to pick up a gun. You scared to take an ass-whipping!" (referring to his fists) "These are all the protection you need. You win some, you lose some, but you live!"7Scott_Mercer741Ice Cube/O'Shea Jackson plays down and out Craig who whilst still living with his parents manages to lose his job on his day off and subsequently ends up chilling with his reprobate pot head friend Smokey played here by the endearingly annoying Chris Tucker. What follows is essentially a series of vignettes of comedic antics that happen to these 2 guys as they sit and chill on their porch on a Friday in Los Angeles.I had overlooked this film for a long time and is a very enjoyable light hearted watch featuring some very entertaining performances from Ice Cube playing against type here as the somewhat simple Craig and a breakout performance from Chris Tucker as stoner Smokey who would shoot to mega stardom shortly after the release of this movie. This is also F. Gary Grays directorial debut who had mainly done music video work at this point who would eventually bring us The Negotiator, an entry into the Fast and Furious franchise and Straight Outta Compton. A particular highlight for me was the performance turned in by the always intimidating Tom Lister Jr. Who serves the purpose of antagonist for the movie as the local bully Deebo who's mode of transport is a tiny stolen bike (evil them tune firmly in tow any time he's on screen).Don't expect to be intellectually challenged and the plot is arguably a series of vignettes. However, if you can look past that this, what follows is an easy way to just relax, chill and spend time with these two likeable guys on a crazy sunny Friday in LA.8Venomly_CarnageChris Tucker and Ice Cube what more do you want for a Movie like this!? This movie was funny, bright and original. theirs not a point in the movie where it goes dull or boring.Its starts off when Craig (Cube) wakes up on a Friday morning with his friend Smokey (Tucker) outside of his house for only Smokey to find out Craig got fired on his day off, Smokey tries helping Craig feel better by Rolling him Joints and drinking beer, Craig doesn't touch weed, until Smokey forces him to, they both end up getting high, Along comes Big Worm, the man that gives Smokey the weed to sell, only for Smokey to smoke, later on Big Worm finds out Smokey doesn't have the cash to cough up so Big Worm gives Smokey a deadline warning, or a drive-by. Craig has nothing to do with it, but nothing matters no more.Through out the movie comes local bully's, Stupid Neighbours, dumb friends, Early 90's rap music, drive-by's, Horney midgets, fights and Craig & Smokey. A lot can go down between Thursday and Saturday!10/10More like this6.1Next Friday5.8Friday After Next7.8Boyz n the Hood7.8Straight Outta Compton7.5Menace II SocietyLast Friday6.5Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood6.2How High7.0Rush Hour7.0Juice6.7Rush Hour 26.5Baby BoyEditDid you knowEditTriviaThe neighborhood in which Friday is set is the same South Central Los Angeles area in which F. Gary Gray spent his childhood. Principle houses that were used for filming were houses of old friends of Gray. The scene where Deebo (Tom Lister Jr.) punches Red (DJ Pooh) causing him to fly through the air is Gray's childhood home.GoofsWhen Craig is lying in bed the clock changed to 12:00, But when he sits up to and claps off the lights the clock still says 11:59.QuotesCraig Jones: We ain't got no sugar.Smokey: No sugar? Damn. Y'all ain't never got two things that match. Either y'all got Kool-aid, no sugar. Peanut butter, no jelly. Ham, no burger. Daaamn.Alternate versionsDuring the fight scene on some TV versions there is a 2 second shot of Felicia flinching.ConnectionsEdited into Next Friday (2000)SoundtracksTryin' to See Another DayPerformed by The Isley BrothersWritten by Ronald Isley (as R. Isley), Ernie Isley (as E. Isley), and Angela Winbush (as A. Winbush Isley)Courtesy of Elektra RecordsSign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendationsSign inHow long is Friday?Powered by AlexaWhat are the differences between the Theatrical version and the Director's Cut?DetailsEditRelease dateApril 26, 1995 (United States)Country of originUnited StatesOfficial sitesHBOMAXOfficial FacebookLanguageEnglishAlso known asTodo en un viernesFilming locations126th Street, Los Angeles, California, USAProduction companiesNew Line CinemaPriority Films (I)See more company credits at IMDbProBox officeEditBudget$3,500,000 (estimated)Gross US & Canada$27,467,564Opening weekend US & Canada$6,589,341Apr 30, 1995Gross worldwide$28,215,918See detailed box office info on IMDbProEditRuntime1 hour 31 minutesColorColorSound mixDolby DigitalAspect ratio1.85 : 1Suggest an edit or add missing contentTop GapWhat is the streaming release date of Friday (1995) in Germany?AnswerSee more gapsLearn more about contributingEdit page, Friday is a 1995 American buddy comedy film directed by F. Gary Gray and written by Ice Cube and DJ Pooh. The film stars Ice Cube and Chris Tucker alongside Nia Long, Tiny "Zeus" Lister Jr., Regina King, Anna Maria Horsford, Bernie Mac, and John Witherspoon., Friday: Directed by F. Gary Gray. With Ice Cube, Chris Tucker, Nia Long, Tom Lister Jr.. It's Friday, and Craig and Smokey must come up with $200 they owe a local bully or there won't be a Saturday..