Boyz n the Hood

Boyz n the Hood (1991)

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

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.

Date of release
1991-07-12
TMDB
7.6 / 10 (2373)
Runtime
1h 52m
Genres
Drama, Crime
Director
John Singleton

Casting

  • 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

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