Poster for Boyz n the Hood (1991)

Movie Age rating in United States of America: R

Boyz n the Hood (1991)

Jul 12, 1991 · 1h 52m

7.6/10 TMDB user score
2,390 votes on TMDB

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.

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Top cast

  • Cuba Gooding Jr. Cuba Gooding Jr. Tré Styles
  • Laurence Fishburne Laurence Fishburne Furious Styles
  • Ice Cube Ice Cube Doughboy
  • Morris Chestnut Morris Chestnut Ricky Baker
  • Angela Bassett Angela Bassett Reva Styles
  • Nia Long Nia Long Brandi
  • Tyra Ferrell Tyra Ferrell Mrs. Baker
  • Regina King Regina King Shalika
  • Meta King Brandi's Mom
  • Whitman Mayo Whitman Mayo The Old Man
  • Hudhail Al-Amir S.A.T. Man
  • Lloyd Avery II Knucklehead #2
  • Miya McGhee Female Club Member
  • Lexie Bigham Lexie Bigham Mad Dog
  • Kenneth A. Brown Little Chris
  • Nicole Brown Brandi Age 10

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