Next Friday (2000) movie poster

Next Friday (2000)

"The suburbs make the hood look good."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 90%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 32% (RT: 22%, MC: 41) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Comedy

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Director
Runtime
1h 38m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.5/10 (634 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
22%
Metacritic
41
Cast
Ice Cube as Craig Jones
Mike Epps as Day-Day
Justin Pierce as Roach
John Witherspoon as Mr. Jones
Don Curry as Uncle Elroy
Jacob Vargas as Joker
Lobo Sebastian as Lil Joker
Rolando Molina as Baby Joker
Yes. 90% of real audiences liked it based on 634 votes. Critics scored it lower at 32%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
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. But trouble soon follows and the suburbs will never be the same. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Steve Carr cited several classic comedy films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • Ice Cube spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

Next Friday is a 2000 comedy film directed by Steve Carr. 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. But trouble soon follows and the suburbs will never be the same.

The film has been rated by 634 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, Next Friday delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Next Friday (2000) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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