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| Friday | |
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| Directed by | F. Gary Gray |
| Written by | Ice Cube DJ Pooh |
| Produced by | Patricia Charbonnet[1] |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Gerry Lively[1] |
| Edited by | John Carter[1] |
| Music by | Frank Fitzpatrick Hidden Faces |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | New Line Cinema[1] |
Release date |
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Running time | 91 minutes[3][4] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $3.5 million[4] |
| Box office | $27.4 million[4] |
Friday is a 1995 American buddy comedy film directed by F. Gary Gray and written by Ice Cube and DJ Pooh. The first installment in the Friday trilogy, the film stars Ice Cube, Chris Tucker, Nia Long, Tiny "Zeus" Lister Jr., Regina King, Anna Maria Horsford, Bernie Mac, and John Witherspoon. Set in South Central Los Angeles, it follows unemployed friends Craig Jones and Smokey, who face troubles after becoming indebted to a local drug dealer while also contending with the neighborhood bully.
While developing the film, Ice Cube and DJ Pooh expressed discontent regarding the portrayal of the hood in film, which they came to see as violent and menacing. As a result, they wished to counteract this, drawing on personal experiences when crafting the characters and plot points. Preparations for the film began after the pair were able to secure funding from New Line Cinema, who granted finance in exchange for a seasoned comedian in one of the lead roles; Ice Cube and DJ Pooh quickly settled on Tucker during casting, which helped skyrocket Tucker to stardom. The film was Gray's film directorial debut, who was previously known as a music video director.
Friday was theatrically released in the United States on April 26, 1995. It received positive reviews from critics, many of whom praised the comedic sequences, writing, and acting performances. The film was also a commercial success, grossing $27 million worldwide. It then obtained a large cult following, inspiring internet memes and pop-culture references. It launched a media franchise with the sequels Next Friday (2000) and Friday After Next (2002).
- ^ a b c d e "Friday (1995)". American Film Institute. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
- ^ "Friday (1995)". British Film Institute. Archived from the original on November 10, 2018. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
- ^ "Friday". British Board of Film Classification. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
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