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Baby Boy

Seen it?

2001 | 130 min | Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime-drama fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and romantics.
The mood
Tense, dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 10 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: expect violence.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    71% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $29 million worldwide on a $16 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 211K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Singleton

  • Tyrese GibsonJoseph Summers
  • Taraji P. HensonYvette
  • Omar GoodingSweetpea
  • Ving RhamesMelvin 'Mel'
  • Snoop DoggRodney
  • A.J. JohnsonJuanita
  • Angell ConwellKim
  • Kareem J. GrimesDo Dirty
  • Tracey Cherelle JonesSharika
  • Mo'NiquePatrice