# Friday (1995)

> Over one chaotic Friday in South Central Los Angeles, a newly fired young man tries to keep his reckless friend alive, his neighborhood rival contained, and his own life from unraveling.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5702

## Facts

- Runtime: 91 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: F. Gary Gray
- Cast: Ice Cube, Chris Tucker, Nia Long, Tommy Lister Jr., John Witherspoon, Anna Maria Horsford, Regina King, Paula Jai Parker
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113118/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: irreverent, crass, witty, casual movie night, comedy marathon

## Synopsis

A day of unexpected chaos unfolds as friends navigate the challenges of life and friendship.

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- [Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996)](https://ember.film/movie/5676)
- [Half Baked (1998)](https://ember.film/movie/4675)
- [Friday After Next (2002)](https://ember.film/movie/5513)
- [Life (1999)](https://ember.film/movie/3581)
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- [Gridlock'd (1997)](https://ember.film/movie/7135)
- [White Men Can't Jump (1992)](https://ember.film/movie/5270)

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