Thank God It's Friday
Seen it?1978 | 89 min | Comedy, Music, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It won an Oscar, though it had just 36% on Rotten Tomatoes and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Pitch Perfect or Work It, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1978: an older pace and style.
It's Friday and everyone is going to the hottest new disco in Los Angeles. The Commodores are scheduled to play if Floyd shows up with the instruments and Nicole dreams of becoming a disco star. Other characters are there to win the dance contest, or to put a little excitement into a fifth anniversary.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
36% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Original Song. Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Original Song. Plus 2 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$7 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 50K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
More like this
Pitch Perfect
Saturday SpecialAnother romantic comedy, and a Saturday Special.
Work It Saturday SpecialAnother comedy that's easy to miss.
Victor/Victoria
Friday Night FlickAnother critically acclaimed romantic comedy.
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist Sunday Safe BetAnother romantic comedy, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
The Wrong Paris
Weeknight WatchAnother romantic comedy, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Klane
- Jeff GoldblumToni Di Marco
- Raymond VitteBobby Speed
- Debra WingerJennifer
- Valerie LandsburgFrannie
- Terri NunnJeannie
- Chick VenneraMarv Gomez
- Donna SummerNicole Sims
- Mark LonowDave
- Andrea HowardSue
- Robin MenkenMaddy