This hilarious comedy featuring the famous rapper Ice Cube was filmed in Los Angeles and Santa Clarita, which became the main settings of the film. Santa Clarita, a quiet town 25 miles north of Los Angeles, served as the perfect backdrop for the comical adventures of Craig and Day-Day. One of the iconic scenes — Craig's dialogue with a girl — was filmed at the house at 1418 West 126th Street in Los Angeles. Uncle Elroy and Day-Day's house, which played an important role in the plot, is located on Harwick Place in Santa Clarita. The record store 'Pinkys', although fictional, was filmed in a real building in Monrovia. The prison scene where Craig and Day-Day help Uncle Elroy was filmed at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Central Men's Jail. Visiting these locations will allow fans of the film to experience its fun criminal atmosphere and see firsthand the places that have become part of film culture.

Filming Locations:

Rancho Cucamonga

In the Movie

The scene where Craig, by his father's decision, moves to Rancho Cucamonga, where he stays to live with his uncle Elroy and cousin Day-Day. They have recently become quite wealthy due to a significant lottery win, which allowed them to buy a beautiful house in a prestigious suburban neighborhood.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at 1418 West 126th Street, Los Angeles. This house is now widely known as the 'Friday House'. In the film, it represents the transition from the harsh urban life of South Los Angeles to the more peaceful suburban setting of Rancho Cucamonga.

Uncle Elroy's House

In the Movie

The scene where cousin Day-Day shows Craig the house where he will now live. They pause on a family photo – it captures a simultaneously joyful and tragic moment. The family won the lottery, but the mother's heart stopped from happiness.

In Reality

The scene was filmed in Santa Clarita, at 27668 Harwick Place. This house was built in 1997 and is likely now privately owned. However, it remains a recognizable location for fans of the film, as many key scenes were filmed here.

Pinkys Store

In the Movie

The scene where Craig gets a job at the store 'Pinkys'. There, together with his colleague Roach, they close the store and go to the back room to relax and unwind. At that moment, the store owner, Pinky, appears. Seeing Craig, he mistakenly takes him for a robber and points a gun at him. A fight ensues, but after sorting out the situation, Pinky not only puts away the weapon but also immediately fires Craig and Roach.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a house at 623 South Myrtle Avenue in Monrovia, California. Today, the building houses the real estate agency 'Deiser Penner Pudley'. This seemingly modest location still lives in the hearts of film fans.