Friday: One joint, one problem! Classic stoner humor film

Friday (1995) is a milestone in the genre of stoner films – but also much more than that. The comedy by and starring Ice Cube combines classic stoner humor with a realistic look at life in South Central L.A. The film takes place on a single day and thrives on its strong characters, iconic one-liners and the mixture of everyday comedy and serious undertones. Anyone hoping only for silly jokes will be surprised: “Friday” is also a social portrait with heart – and that’s exactly what makes it timeless. Back to: The best “stoner” movies.

What is Friday the movie about?
Craig(Ice Cube) has just lost his job and is hanging out on the veranda with his best buddy Smokey(Chris Tucker) on a hot Friday. Actually, they just wanted to chill – but then everything escalates: debt collectors, neighbors, drug dealers and a stolen necklace turn a boring day into a real adventure. While Smokey is constantly smoking weed, Craig somehow tries to keep control – which of course doesn’t work.

A movie that takes place on a single day

Weed, anger, humor – and lots of neighborhood drama

Legendary dialog like: “You got knocked the f*** out!”

Trailer for Friday with Ice Cube

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How is Friday? Rating

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Here is our rating for Friday:

Humor ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Cult ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Drama ⭐⭐

Cast: Ice Cube & Chris Tucker in a dream duo

The chemistry between Ice Cube and Chris Tucker is the driving force behind the movie. Ice Cube plays the down-to-earth but easily irritable Craig – his first time as a screenwriter and leading actor. Chris Tucker delivers one of the best stoner performances of all time as Smokey: hectic, over-excited, but incredibly funny. Many of the supporting roles also shine: From John Witherspoon as Craig’s quirky father to Tiny Lister as the menacing Deebo.

Ice Cube – serious, cool, but overwhelmed
Chris Tucker – loud, stoned, legendary
John Witherspoon – best toilet joke in movie history
Tiny Lister as Deebo – the ghetto bully par excellence

Fun facts about Friday

“Friday” was shot on a mini-budget of around 3.5 million dollars – most of which went towards music rights. Nevertheless, the movie was a huge hit and made Chris Tucker famous overnight. The humor still defines the style of the “hood comedy” subgenre to this day. The sequels “Next Friday” (2000) and “Friday After Next” (2002) were also able to build on this, but the original remains the fan favorite.

Shot in just 20 days in Los Angeles
Director: F. Gary Gray – later known for “Straight Outta Compton”
Ice Cube wrote the script with DJ Pooh
Chris Tucker improvised many of his best lines

Why does this movie belong for us?

“Friday” is a cult film with soul – and perhaps the first stoner film to combine everyday reality and comedy so skillfully. It’s not just stoned and silly, but shows real life between drugs, poverty, neighborhoods and friendship. At the same time, it delivers some of the best stoner moments in film history – without ever losing its grip on reality. A must-see for anyone who loves stoner movies but wants more than just gags.

More classics from the hood?

If you celebrated “Friday”, take a look at our list of the best stoner films of all time – including “How High”, “Half Baked”, “Harold & Kumar” and many more. Or watch “Next Friday” directly – more smokey, more stress, more weed.