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Boyz n the Hood (1991)

R  112 min  -  Crime | Drama   -  12 July 1991 (USA)
7.8
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Saga of a group of childhood friends growing up in a Los Angeles ghetto.

Director:

John Singleton
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Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 9 wins & 6 nominations See more awards »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Hudhail Al-Amir Hudhail Al-Amir ...
S.A.T. Man
Lloyd Avery II Lloyd Avery II ...
Knucklehead #2
Angela Bassett ...
Mia Bell Mia Bell ...
Female Club Member
Lexie Bigham Lexie Bigham ...
Mad Dog
Kenneth A. Brown Kenneth A. Brown ...
Little Chris
Nicole Brown Nicole Brown ...
Ceal Ceal ...
Sheryl
Morris Chestnut ...
Darneicea Corley Darneicea Corley ...
Keisha
John Cothran Jr. ...
Lewis Crump
Ice Cube ...
Doughboy / Darren
Na'Blonka Durden Na'Blonka Durden ...
Trina (as Na' Blonka Durden)
Susan Falcon Susan Falcon ...
Mrs. Olaf
Jessie Lawrence Ferguson ...
Officer Coffey (as Jesse Ferguson)
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Storyline

John Singleton's portrayal of social problems in inner-city Los Angeles takes the form of a tale of three friends growing up together 'in the 'hood.' Half-brothers Doughboy and Ricky Baker are foils for each other's personality, presenting very different approaches to the tough lives they face. Ricky is the 'All-American' athlete, looking to win a football scholarship to USC and seeks salvation through sports, while 'Dough' succumbs to the violence, alcohol, and crime surrounding him in his environment, but maintains a strong sense of pride and code of honor. Between these two is their friend Tre, who is lucky to have a father, 'Furious' Styles, to teach him to have the strength of character to do what is right and to always take responsibility for his actions. Written by Tad Dibbern <DIBBERN_D@a1.mscf.upenn.edu>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Violence | Friend | Ghetto | Drugs | South Central Los Angeles  | See more »

Taglines:

Increase the peace See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, violence and sensuality See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Los dueños de la calle See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$6,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$10,023,462 (USA) (14 July 1991) (829 Screens)

Gross:

$57,504,069 (USA)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (DeLuxe)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The self-hating black police officer was based on a cop whom John Singleton witnessed as a kid. Singleton felt it was critical to show this officer to show how racist black police could be towards black people. See more »

Goofs

Incorrectly regarded as goofs: The gun used to play Duck Hunt wasn't shown, as the gun the man was holding was an actual pistol, he was only pretending to play, as the person playing was off screen. See more »

Quotes

Furious Styles: Any fool with a dick can make a baby, but only a real man can raise his children.
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Crazy Credits

After the epilogue of what happens to Doughboy and Tre, the words "Boyz n
the Hood: Increase the Peace" appears onscreen See more »

Connections

Referenced in "Parker Lewis: Geek Tragedy (#2.22)" (1992) See more »

Soundtracks

"Me and You"
Written and Produced by Raphael Saadiq (as Raphael Wiggins)
Performed by Tony! Toni! Toné!
Courtesy of Polygram Records See more »