Boyz n the Hood
“Once upon a time in South Central L.A. ... It ain't no fairy tale.”
1991•R•1h 52m•7.6•Released
DramaCrime
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.
Director
John Singleton
Writer
John Singleton
Budget
$7M
Revenue
$58M
Languages
English
Studio
Columbia Pictures
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
Production
Company
Columbia Pictures
Producer
Steve Nicolaides
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