Next Friday (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2000, Next Friday is a comedy film directed by Steve Carr, running about 98 minutes. “The suburbs make the hood look good.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A streetwise man flees South Central Los Angeles, heading to the suburbs and his lottery-winner uncle and cousin, to avoid a neighborhood thug with a grudge who has just escaped from prison.
Who’s in it. Next Friday stars Ice Cube as Craig Jones, Mike Epps as Day-Day, Justin Pierce as Roach and John Witherspoon as Mr. Jones, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Next Friday has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $59.8M 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 Next Friday page.
If you liked it. Fans of Next Friday tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Next Friday (2000)?
- In US, Next 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 Next Friday worth watching?
- Next Friday holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Next Friday?
- Next Friday stars Ice Cube, Mike Epps, Justin Pierce, John Witherspoon and Don Curry.
- When was Next Friday released?
- Next Friday was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.