Boyz n the Hood(1991)
“Once upon a time in South Central L.A... It ain't no fairy tale.”
Overview
In the middle of the Los Angeles ghetto, drugs, robberies and shootings dominate everyday life. During these times, Furious tries to raise his son Tre to be a decent person. Tre's friends, on the other hand, have little regard for the law and drag the entire neighborhood into a street war...
Director
John Singleton
Studio
Columbia Pictures
Budget
$7M
Revenue
$58M
Cast
Cuba Gooding Jr.
as Tré Styles
Laurence Fishburne
as Furious Styles
Ice Cube
as Doughboy
Morris Chestnut
as Ricky Baker
Angela Bassett
as Reva Styles
Nia Long
as Brandi
Tyra Ferrell
as Mrs. Baker
Regina King
as Shalika
Meta King
as Brandi's Mom
Whitman Mayo
as The Old Man
Hudhail Al-Amir
as S.A.T. Man
Lloyd Avery II
as Knucklehead #2
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1991
Runtime
1h 52m
Language
English
Rating
7.6 / 10
Budget
$7M
Box Office
$58M
Production Companies
Columbia Pictures
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Where can I watch Boyz n the Hood?▼
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What is Boyz n the Hood about?▼
In the middle of the Los Angeles ghetto, drugs, robberies and shootings dominate everyday life. During these times, Furious tries to raise his son Tre to be a decent person. Tre's friends, on the other hand, have little regard for the law and drag the entire neighborhood into a street war...
Who directed Boyz n the Hood?▼
Boyz n the Hood was directed by John Singleton and released in 1991. It is a crime, drama film.
How long is Boyz n the Hood?▼
Boyz n the Hood has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
Who stars in Boyz n the Hood?▼
The cast of Boyz n the Hood includes Cuba Gooding Jr. as Tré Styles, Laurence Fishburne as Furious Styles, Ice Cube as Doughboy, Morris Chestnut as Ricky Baker, Angela Bassett as Reva Styles and more.
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