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Boyz n the Hood

Seen it?

1991 | 112 min | Drama, Crime

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes), people are still talking about it, audiences rate it highly (7.6 out of 10) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved Menace II Society or End of Watch, start here.
The mood
Dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: expect violence.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.6 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Nominated for 2 Oscars and 1 WGA Award.

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $58 million worldwide on a $7 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactVery strong

    About 594K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Singleton

  • Cuba Gooding Jr.Tré Styles
  • Laurence FishburneFurious Styles
  • Ice CubeDoughboy
  • Morris ChestnutRicky Baker
  • Angela BassettReva Styles
  • Nia LongBrandi
  • Tyra FerrellMrs. Baker
  • Regina KingShalika
  • Meta KingBrandi's Mom
  • Whitman MayoThe Old Man