Came a Hot Friday (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1985, Came a Hot Friday is a comedy and drama film directed by Ian Mune, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in post-war (1949) rural New Zealand, this film traces the efforts of two con men to run a betting scam in a small town (Tainuea) already rife with illegal gambling corruption, and eccentricity.
Who’s in it. Came a Hot Friday stars Peter Bland as Wes Pennington, Phillip Gordon as Cyril Kidman, Michael Lawrence as Don Jackson and Billy T. James as The Tainuia Kid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Came a Hot Friday has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Came a Hot Friday page.
If you liked it. Fans of Came a Hot Friday tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Came a Hot Friday (1985)?
- In US, Came a Hot Friday is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Came a Hot Friday worth watching?
- Came a Hot Friday holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Came a Hot Friday?
- Came a Hot Friday stars Peter Bland, Phillip Gordon, Michael Lawrence, Billy T. James and Marshall Napier.
- When was Came a Hot Friday released?
- Came a Hot Friday was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.