1995 · 91 min · R

Friday

Name: Friday
Genre: Comedy, Action
Released: 1995
Duration: 91 min
Cast: Ice Cube, Chris Tucker, Nia Long, Tommy Lister Jr., John Witherspoon

Directed by F. Gary Gray · Comedy, Action

Friday (1995) is a Comedy film, directed by F. Gary Gray set in Los Angeles during the 1990s. It runs 91 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of friendship run throughout.

Composer

Chuck WildFrank FitzpatrickSimon Franglen

Cinematography

Gerry Lively

Cast

Ice CubeChris TuckerNia LongTommy Lister Jr.John WitherspoonAnna Maria HorsfordRegina KingPaula Jai Parker

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Los Angeles

Setting

Urban

When

1990s

Premise & themes

Themes

Friendship

Tone

Comedic

Shape

Protagonist

Two Hander

Pacing

Measured

Based on

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The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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