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Boyz n the Hood (1991)
7.8
Ratings: 7.8/10 from 40,219 users
Metascore:
73/100
Reviews: 153 user | 52 critic | 18 from Metacritic.com
Saga of a group of childhood friends growing up in a Los Angeles ghetto. Director:John SingletonWriter:John Singleton |
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Nominated for 2 Oscars.
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Hudhail Al-Amir | ... |
S.A.T. Man
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Lloyd Avery II | ... |
Knucklehead #2
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Mia Bell | ... |
Female Club Member
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Lexie Bigham | ... |
Mad Dog
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Kenneth A. Brown | ... |
Little Chris
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Nicole Brown | ... | |
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Ceal | ... |
Sheryl
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Darneicea Corley | ... |
Keisha
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| John Cothran Jr. | ... |
Lewis Crump
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| Ice Cube | ... |
Doughboy
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Darren
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Na'Blonka Durden | ... |
Trina
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Susan Falcon | ... |
Mrs. Olaf
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Officer Coffey
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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>
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease 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)Company Credits
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the Hood: Increase the Peace" appears onscreen See more »
Written and Produced by Raphael Saadiq (as Raphael Wiggins)
Performed by Tony! Toni! Toné!
Courtesy of Polygram Records See more »
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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.See more »
Crazy Credits
After the epilogue of what happens to Doughboy and Tre, the words "Boyz nthe Hood: Increase the Peace" appears onscreen 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 »
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