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Boyz n the Hood (1991) 7.7
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7.7/10 from 59,285 users
Metascore: 73/100
Reviews: 163 user | 58 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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Cast
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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 | ... |
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Lexie Bigham | ... |
Mad Dog
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Kenneth A. Brown | ... |
Little Chris
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Ceal | ... |
Sheryl
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Darneicea Corley | ... |
Keisha
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| Ice Cube | ... |
Doughboy /
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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Plot Summary
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Plot Synopsis
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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Once upon a time in South Central L.A. ... It ain't no fairy tale See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
12 July 1991 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Los dueños de la calle See more »Box Office
Budget:
$6,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$57,504,069 (USA)Company Credits
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Doughboy: Either they don't know, don't show, or don't care about what's going on in the hood. They had all this foreign shit. They didn't have shit on my brother, man.
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Written by Jeffrey A. Townes (as Jazzy Jeff) and Monie Love
Produced by Jeffrey A. Townes (as Jazzy Jeff)
Performed by Monie Love
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc. / Chrysalis Records Ltd.
By Arrangement with Warner Special Products
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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
When Furious and Trey are driving back from fishing, film trucks are visible. John Singleton later said that there was not time to move them before shooting the scene. See more »Quotes
[complaining about TV news coverage]Doughboy: Either they don't know, don't show, or don't care about what's going on in the hood. They had all this foreign shit. They didn't have shit on my brother, man.
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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 »Soundtracks
"Work It Out"Written by Jeffrey A. Townes (as Jazzy Jeff) and Monie Love
Produced by Jeffrey A. Townes (as Jazzy Jeff)
Performed by Monie Love
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc. / Chrysalis Records Ltd.
By Arrangement with Warner Special Products
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Most movies about life in the hoods of LosAngeles, New York City, and other urban areas of the U.S. are discounted as novelty entertainment for audiences seeking sex and violence. Out of an era of gangster rap came a nationwide exposure of the issues within the Black and Latino communities, and directors like John Singleton and the Hughes Brothers follow in the footsteps of the great Spike Lee. The film Boyz n the Hood is an intricate examination of the archetypes and stereotypes of the hood, as well as an introduction to the survivors, both trapped in the violence and escaping the cycle. The film concentrates on a Black community without the interactions between communities shown in Do the Right Thing, another epic race commentary. The direction of the film is fluid and natural, the acting heartfelt and strong, the affect extraordinary. The message of the movie is deeper than White or Italian based gangland movies, because the human aspect and the characters are more solid and approachable, and rooted in highly intellectual and applicable theories on race and violence. This film is a showcase of the radical and moderate themes expressed by Black activists, with Laurence Fishburne's character as the leader and role model of the film. A careful examination of the film reveals a strong message and a strong film. Don't underestimate the power of this film.