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2016 | 130 min | TV Movie, Music

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it won 2 Emmys. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for most people. If you loved High School Musical, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Easygoing.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 2 hr 10 min.
What might put you off
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

After enjoying a holiday romance, high school students Danny and Sandy are unexpectedly reunited when she transfers to Rydell High, where she must contend with cynical Rizzo and the Pink Ladies.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Emmy: 68th Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special. Plus 5 other awards.

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 34K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Alex Rudzinski, Thomas Kail

  • Julianne HoughSandy Young
  • Aaron TveitDanny Zuko
  • Vanessa HudgensBetty Rizzo
  • Keke PalmerMarty
  • Carly Rae JepsenFrenchy
  • Mario LópezVince Fontaine
  • Carlos PenaVegaKenickie
  • Kether DonohueJan
  • Jordan FisherDoody
  • David Del RioPutzie