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Boyz n the Hood

Boyz n the Hood
★ 7.6/10•1991•1h 52m•R•Drama•Crime

Once upon a time in South Central L.A. ... It ain't no fairy tale.

Three friends growing up in South Central Los Angeles navigate a neighborhood plagued by violence, unemployment, and crime, each responding differently to the harsh realities of street life. As tragedy strikes close to home, their friendship, choices, and hopes for a better future are put to the ultimate test.

John Singleton · Director

John Singleton · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 52m
LanguageEN
Release DateJul 12, 1991
Budget$6,500,000
Revenue$57,504,069

Actors

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Tré Styles

Laurence Fishburne

Laurence Fishburne

Furious Styles

Ice Cube

Ice Cube

Doughboy

Morris Chestnut

Morris Chestnut

Ricky Baker

Angela Bassett

Angela Bassett

Reva Styles

Nia Long

Nia Long

Brandi

Tyra Ferrell

Tyra Ferrell

Mrs. Baker

Regina King

Regina King

Shalika

Meta King

Brandi's Mom

Whitman Mayo

Whitman Mayo

The Old Man

Hudhail Al-Amir

S.A.T. Man

Lloyd Avery II

Knucklehead #2

Miya McGhee

Female Club Member

Lexie Bigham

Lexie Bigham

Mad Dog

Kenneth A. Brown

Little Chris

Nicole Brown

Brandi Age 10

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