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Boyz n the Hood (1991)

R  112 min  -  Crime | Drama   -  12 July 1991 (USA)
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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:

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

Trivia

Tyra Ferrell played Morris Chestnut and Ice Cube's mother, even though she's only 7 years older than them. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: When Trey first arrives at his father's house the lawn is full of leaves, like it would be during the Autumn season. But all the trees and bushes in the neighborhood are very green and none of the other lawns have any leaves on them at all. See more »

Quotes

[last lines]
Tre Styles: Hey, Dough!
Doughboy: W'sup?
Tre Styles: You still got one brother left, man.
Doughboy: Thanks, man... Later, G.
Tre Styles: Later.
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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

Featured in Friendly Fire: Making an Urban Legend (2003) See more »

Soundtracks

"Growin' Up in the Hood"
Written by MC Eiht (as Aaron Tyler), The Unknown D.J. (as Andre Manuel) and D.J. Slip (as Terry Allen)
Produced by D.J. Slip and The Unknown D.J.
Performed by Compton's Most Wanted
Courtesy of Orpheus Records See more »