Friday Foster (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1975, Friday Foster is an action and thriller film directed by Arthur Marks, running about 90 minutes. “Wham! Bam! Here Comes Pam!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Friday Foster, a magazine photographer, goes to Los Angeles International airport to photograph the arrival of Blake Tarr, the richest black man in America. Three men attempt to assassinate Tarr. Foster photographs the melee and is plunged into a web of conspiracy involving the murder of her childhood friend, a US senator, and a shadowy plan called "Black Widow".
Who’s in it. Friday Foster stars Pam Grier as Friday Foster, Yaphet Kotto as Colt Hawkins, Godfrey Cambridge as Ford Malotte and Thalmus Rasulala as Blake Tarr, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Friday Foster has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, FlixFling and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Friday Foster page.
If you liked it. Fans of Friday Foster tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Friday Foster (1975)?
- In US, Friday Foster is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Friday Foster worth watching?
- Friday Foster holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Friday Foster?
- Friday Foster stars Pam Grier, Yaphet Kotto, Godfrey Cambridge, Thalmus Rasulala and Eartha Kitt.
- When was Friday Foster released?
- Friday Foster was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.