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Next Friday

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Craig bails his friend out of trouble, survives a climactic confrontation with Deebo, the neighborhood bully, and ends up with the girl. In Next Friday the bully is back as Debo, who spent two years behind bars, is released from prison. Fearing for his son's safety, Craig's father sends his son to live with Uncle Elroy. However, Craig soon learns that trouble can find you no matter where you live.
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Critics Consensus

Next Friday lacks the fun of the original Friday. The movie is messy and plotless and relies on unfunny vulgar gags.

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media 12/26/2010
2/5
Lazy, dumb, and misogynistic. Go to Full Review Susan Wloszczyna USA Today 01/01/2000
1.5/4
Most of the humor is about as fresh as the air left behind whenever Witherspoon uses a toilet. Go to Full Review Tom Keogh Film.com 01/01/2000
Next Friday will eventually be remembered as a disposable farce, but one that leaves a happy memory. Go to Full Review Tony Black Cultural Conversation 02/16/2021
2/5
While outwardly amusing, with plenty of scatological and farcical gags, it is an example of the kind of diminishing sequel that the early 2000's would deliver in spades. Go to Full Review Kaleem Aftab The List 04/13/2019
3/5
Sadly, Epps's effort to replace Tucker as Cube's sidekick only downgrades the sequel. Otherwise, Next Friday has more of everything -- More importantly, however, Next Friday packs in more gags than the original. Go to Full Review Film Threat 12/06/2005
1.5/5
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Mickey B @Mickerdoo Aug 1 Epps is alright but he’s no replacement for Tucker. Tonally it goes from a hangout movie to a cheesy race comedy. See more James O @RT41836042 Jul 31 I love Ice Cube's role Creg, the first time I watched this I think was the first time I saw Mike Epps I almost always watch this movie on friday See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jun 20 The worldwide gross is $59,800,000.00 over a budget of $11,000,000.00. Rated R. See more Gabriel M @Anonymous12 Jan 26 While this sequel isn’t for everyone along with some fans of the first, I enjoyed it. However I agree, this is when the comedic tone and stuff gets lost and it’s not on the same as the original 1995 movie. Chris Tucker didn’t return because of money, the real reason is because his parents were very religious. This sequel however definitely pushes the NC-17 rating level as Craig’s Uncle named "Elroy" has sex toys in his house. See more Jose R @RT76870568 Nov 27 Corny. Movie consists of desperate one liners that fail. Plot is mediocre and implausible. See more TROYS S @RT46347260 06/07/2025 Worst of the trilogy but still pretty funny and good. See more Read all reviews
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Steve Carr

Director

Ice Cube

Craig Jones

Mike Epps

Day-Day Jones

Justin Pierce

Roach

John Witherspoon

Mr. Jones

Don "D.C." Curry

Uncle Elroy Jones

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Movie Info

Synopsis Craig bails his friend out of trouble, survives a climactic confrontation with Deebo, the neighborhood bully, and ends up with the girl. In Next Friday the bully is back as Debo, who spent two years behind bars, is released from prison. Fearing for his son's safety, Craig's father sends his son to live with Uncle Elroy. However, Craig soon learns that trouble can find you no matter where you live.
Director
Steve Carr
Producer
Ice Cube
Screenwriter
Ice Cube, Ice Cube, DJ Pooh
Distributor
New Line Cinema
Production Co
Cubevision
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 12, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 1, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA)
$57.2M
Runtime
1h 39m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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