Friday Night (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2002, Friday Night is a drama and romance film directed by Claire Denis, running about 90 minutes. “This could be any evening in any place.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Paris, 1995. Laure is about to meet friends for dinner. But on her way out, she discovers that the entire city is stalled by a massive transit strike. When a handsome stranger offers her a ride, Laure takes a highly charged, impossibly erotic detour.
Who’s in it. Friday Night stars Valérie Lemercier as Laure, Vincent Lindon as Jean, Hélène Fillières as The tired woman and Hélène de Saint-Père as Marie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Friday Night has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Friday Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Friday Night tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Friday Night (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Friday Night change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Friday Night worth watching?
- Friday Night holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Friday Night?
- Friday Night stars Valérie Lemercier, Vincent Lindon, Hélène Fillières, Hélène de Saint-Père and Grégoire Colin.
- When was Friday Night released?
- Friday Night was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.