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Boyz n the Hood (1991)

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

  • Jul 12, 1991
  • 1h 52m
  • R

7.6/10

TMDB user score
2,390 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Boyz n the Hood is a 1991 drama and crime film directed by John Singleton. Its leading cast includes Cuba Gooding Jr., Laurence Fishburne and Ice Cube. It runs for 1 hour 52 minutes. It belongs to the John Singleton's Hood Trilogy.

Synopsis

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.

Synopsis from TMDB.

Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 52 minutes
Age rating (US)
R
Language
English
Audience signal
7.6/10 from 2,390 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

Official Trailer · plays from YouTube

Where to Watch Boyz n the Hood

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Cast

  • Cuba Gooding Jr. Tré Styles
  • Laurence Fishburne Furious Styles
  • Ice Cube Doughboy
  • Morris Chestnut Ricky Baker
  • Angela Bassett Reva Styles
  • Nia Long Brandi
  • Tyra Ferrell Mrs. Baker
  • Regina King Shalika
  • Meta King Brandi's Mom
  • Whitman Mayo The Old Man
  • Hudhail Al-Amir S.A.T. Man
  • Lloyd Avery II Knucklehead #2
  • Miya McGhee Female Club Member
  • Lexie Bigham Mad Dog
  • Kenneth A. Brown Little Chris
  • Nicole Brown Brandi Age 10
  • Ceal Sheryl
  • Darneicea Corley Keisha

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