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Alright, alright, let’s talk about them movies like “Friday”, you know? That movie with Ice Cube and Chris Tucker, the one where they just sittin’ on the porch, talkin’ smack and funny stuff happenin’ all day long. Yeah, that one.

So, you lookin’ for movies like that, huh? Movies where folks just chillin’, maybe gettin’ into some trouble, but mostly just havin’ a good time, laughin’ and whatnot. I get it. Life’s hard, you need somethin’ to make you chuckle, make you forget about your worries for a while. Like when you watch “Friday,” you ain’t thinkin’ about payin’ bills or fixin’ the roof, you just laughin’ at Smokey and Craig.
Now, I ain’t no fancy movie critic or nothin’, but I know what I like. And I know what’s kinda like “Friday.” There’s a bunch of ’em out there, movies about buddies, movies about neighborhoods, movies where people just talkin’ and crackin’ jokes.
Movies ’bout Buddies and Neighborhoods
- First off, you gotta think about other movies with Ice Cube, you know? He likes makin’ those kinda movies. There’s “Next Friday” and “Friday After Next,” those are the sequels, more of the same good stuff. Then there’s “Barbershop,” not exactly the same, but it’s got that neighborhood feel, people comin’ in, talkin’, sharin’ stories. It’s funny, it’s got heart, just like “Friday.”
- Then you got movies like “House Party,” that’s an old one, but it’s a classic. Just about a bunch of kids tryin’ to throw a party and all the crazy stuff that happens. Good music, good laughs, you know?
- And don’t forget “Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood,” that’s a long title, but it’s a funny movie, kinda makin’ fun of all those serious hood movies, but in a good way. It’s got that same silly humor as “Friday.”
Movies with that “Hang Out” Vibe
You know, some movies, they ain’t really ’bout a big plot or nothin’, they just about hangin’ out. Like “Clerks,” that’s a black and white movie, real low budget, but it’s funny. Just about these guys workin’ at a convenience store, talkin’ about life, movies, girls. It’s got that same kinda laid-back feel as “Friday.” And “Dazed and Confused,” that’s another one, ’bout the last day of high school in the seventies. Just kids cruisin’ around, listenin’ to music, gettin’ into mischief. No big drama, just good times.
Why We Like These Movies

I reckon we like these movies ’cause they feel real, you know? They ain’t ’bout superheroes or explosions or nothin’, just regular folks, livin’ their lives, tryin’ to make it through the day. And they funny! They make you laugh, they make you forget your troubles for a while. And that’s important, you know? Life’s too short to be serious all the time. You gotta laugh, gotta have some fun.
More Movies to Check Out
Okay, so here’s a few more movies you might like if you like “Friday.” “How High,” that’s a crazy one, ’bout these guys who smoke some magic weed and get into Harvard. Funny stuff. “Half Baked,” another one ’bout weed, but it’s got some heart too. And then there’s “Pineapple Express,” more modern, but same kinda vibe, guys gettin’ into trouble, runnin’ from bad guys, all while high as a kite.
And listen, if you like “Friday,” you probably like other movies with those actors in it. Chris Tucker, he’s hilarious in the “Rush Hour” movies with Jackie Chan. Different kinda movies, more action, but still funny. And Ice Cube, he’s been in a bunch of stuff, action movies, dramas, comedies. He’s even in family movies now! So, you got plenty to choose from.
So, there you have it, a whole bunch of movies like “Friday.” Some old, some new, some silly, some a little more serious, but all with that same kinda feel. Movies about friendship, about neighborhoods, about just havin’ a good time. So, pop some popcorn, grab a drink, and settle in for a night of laughin’. You deserve it.
Tags: Friday, movie recommendations, comedy, Ice Cube, Chris Tucker, neighborhood movies, buddy movies, stoner comedies, cult classics, 90s movies
