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Boyz n the Hood

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

1991 · R · 1h 52m

Directed by John Singleton

7.6

TMDB audience score
2,391 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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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Cast

  • 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

  • Miya McGhee
    Female Club Member

  • Lexie Bigham
    Mad Dog

  • Kenneth A. Brown
    Little Chris

  • Nicole Brown
    Brandi Age 10

  • Ceal
    Sheryl

  • Darneicea Corley
    Keisha