Friday (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1995, Friday is a comedy film directed by F. Gary Gray, running about 91 minutes. “A lot can go down between thursday and saturday...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Friday stars Ice Cube as Craig Jones, Chris Tucker as Smokey, Nia Long as Debbie and Tommy Lister Jr. as Deebo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Friday has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $28.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Friday page.
If you liked it. Fans of Friday tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Friday (1995)?
- In US, Friday is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Friday worth watching?
- Friday holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Friday?
- Friday stars Ice Cube, Chris Tucker, Nia Long, Tommy Lister Jr. and John Witherspoon.
- When was Friday released?
- Friday was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.