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Boyz n the Hood
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Boyz n the Hood

1991-07-12 · 112 min · ★ 7.6

Drama · Crime

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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Directors
John Singleton
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 6,500,000
Revenue
USD 57,504,069

Top Cast

Cuba Gooding Jr.Cuba Gooding Jr.Tré Styles
Laurence FishburneLaurence FishburneFurious Styles
Ice CubeIce CubeDoughboy
Morris ChestnutMorris ChestnutRicky Baker
Angela BassettAngela BassettReva Styles
Nia LongNia LongBrandi
Tyra FerrellTyra FerrellMrs. Baker
Regina KingRegina KingShalika
Meta KingBrandi's Mom
Whitman MayoWhitman MayoThe Old Man
Hudhail Al-AmirS.A.T. Man
Lloyd Avery IIKnucklehead #2
Miya McGheeFemale Club Member
Lexie BighamLexie BighamMad Dog
Kenneth A. BrownLittle Chris
Nicole BrownBrandi Age 10
CealSheryl
Darneicea CorleyKeisha
John CothranJohn CothranLewis Crump
Na'Blonka DurdenTrina

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