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Feature film — 1991

Boyz n the Hood (1991)

7.61h 52mDrama — Crime

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.

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A high-signal pick with 2,390 votes.

Columbia Pictures

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Director: John Singleton

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Cast & crew

Cuba Gooding Jr. as Tré Styles

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Tré Styles

Laurence Fishburne as Furious Styles

Laurence Fishburne

Furious Styles

Ice Cube as Doughboy

Ice Cube

Doughboy

Morris Chestnut as Ricky Baker

Morris Chestnut

Ricky Baker

Angela Bassett as Reva Styles

Angela Bassett

Reva Styles

Nia Long as Brandi

Nia Long

Brandi

Tyra Ferrell as Mrs. Baker

Tyra Ferrell

Mrs. Baker

Regina King as Shalika

Regina King

Shalika

M

Meta King

Brandi's Mom

Whitman Mayo as The Old Man

Whitman Mayo

The Old Man

H

Hudhail Al-Amir

S.A.T. Man

L

Lloyd Avery II

Knucklehead #2

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