DramaCrime
Boyz n the Hood
“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.
Directed by John Singleton
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User score
2,390 votes
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Status
Released
Released
July 12, 1991
Runtime
1h 52m
Language
English
Budget → Revenue
$6.5M → $57.5M
Top 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
John Cothran
Lewis Crump
Na'Blonka Durden
Trina
