Baby Boy (2001)
Just a Baby Boy.
The story of Jody, a misguided, 20-year-old African-American who is really just a baby boy finally forced-kicking and screaming to face the commitments of real life. Streetwise and jobless, he has not only fathered two children by two different women-Yvette and Peanut but still lives with his own mother. He can't seem to strike a balance or find direction in his chaotic life.
Director: John Singleton
Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Runtime: 130 min
Release Date: June 27, 2001
Cast
- Tyrese Gibson - Joseph Summers
- Taraji P. Henson - Yvette
- Omar Gooding - Sweetpea
- Ving Rhames - Melvin 'Mel'
- Snoop Dogg - Rodney
- A.J. Johnson - Juanita
- Angell Conwell - Kim
- Kareem J. Grimes - Do Dirty
- Tracey Cherelle Jones - Sharika
- Mo'Nique - Patrice
Screenplay
Music: David Arnold
Cinematography: Charles Mills
Editing: Bruce Cannon
Production: New Deal Productions, Columbia Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $16M
Box Office: $29M
Original Language: en
Themes
The Silent Terror of Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence Cycle and Pain, Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Divorce Process and Aftermath
Keywords
bootlegger, single parent, intolerance, fistfight, condom, stepfather, womanizer, thief, domestic violence, gunfight, los angeles, california, physical abuse, ex-con, selfishness, passive aggression
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Baby Boy about?
- The story of Jody, a misguided, 20-year-old African-American who is really just a baby boy finally forced-kicking and screaming to face the commitments of real life. Streetwise and jobless, he has not only fathered two children by two different women-Yvette and Peanut but still lives with his own mother. He can't seem to strike a balance or find direction in his chaotic life.
- Who directed Baby Boy?
- Baby Boy was directed by John Singleton.
- Who stars in Baby Boy?
- Baby Boy stars Tyrese Gibson, Taraji P. Henson, Omar Gooding, Ving Rhames, Snoop Dogg, A.J. Johnson.
- How long is Baby Boy?
- Baby Boy has a runtime of 2h 10m (130 minutes).
- What genre is Baby Boy?
- Baby Boy is a Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of Baby Boy?
- Baby Boy had a budget of $16M.
- How much did Baby Boy gross?
- Baby Boy grossed $29M worldwide.
- Where was Baby Boy produced?
- Baby Boy was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Baby Boy?
- The themes of Baby Boy include: The Silent Terror of Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence Cycle and Pain, Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Divorce Process and Aftermath.