Boyz n the Hood (1991)

Once upon a time in South Central L.A... It ain't no fairy tale.

Boyz n the Hood (1991) poster

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
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 112 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Stanley Clarke
Cinematography: Charles Mills
Editing: Bruce Cannon
Production: Columbia Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $7M
Box Office: $58M
Original Language: en

Themes

Urban Decay and Lost Hopes

Keywords

street gang, gangster, rapper, ghetto, street war, violence in schools, vexed, south central los angeles, vindictive, cautionary, black american, intense, antagonistic, callous

Trailer

Boyz n the Hood Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who stars in Boyz n the Hood?
Boyz n the Hood stars Cuba Gooding Jr., Laurence Fishburne, Ice Cube, Morris Chestnut, Angela Bassett, Nia Long.
How long is Boyz n the Hood?
Boyz n the Hood has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
What genre is Boyz n the Hood?
Boyz n the Hood is a Crime, Drama film.
What is the budget of Boyz n the Hood?
Boyz n the Hood had a budget of $7M.
How much did Boyz n the Hood gross?
Boyz n the Hood grossed $58M worldwide.
Where was Boyz n the Hood produced?
Boyz n the Hood was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Boyz n the Hood?
The themes of Boyz n the Hood include: Urban Decay and Lost Hopes.