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Boyz n the Hood (1991)
7.7
Ratings: 7.7/10 from 45,249 users
Metascore:
73/100
Reviews: 154 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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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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Lewis Crump
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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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Once upon a time in South Central L.A. ... It ain't no fairy tale See more »Parents Guide:
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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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Tre Styles: I used the number she gave me... Why you sweating me? I didn't have to use nothing. She said she was on the pill.
Furious Styles: How many times do I have I told you, if a girl says she's on the pill, you use somethin anyway. Pill ain't goin' to keep your dick from falling off. I don't know why you insist on learning things the hard way, but you gon' learn. Oh yeah, you gon' learn. Pick up that hair.
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the Hood: Increase the Peace" appears onscreen See more »
Written by Al B. Sure! (as Al B. Sure), Kyle West and Chubb Rock
Produced by Al B. Sure! (as Al B. Sure) and Kyle West
Performed by Tevin Campbell
Courtesy of Qwest Records See more »
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Trivia
Columbia wanted to make the picture, but at first wanted someone else to direct it. Singleton believed only he could do it saying, "They asked me if I would consider anybody else directing it?" Singleton replied, "Hell, no, I'm not gonna let somebody from Idaho or Encino direct a movie about living in south-central Los Angeles. They can't come in here and cast it and go through the rewrites and know exactly what aesthetics are unique to this film." See more »Goofs
Continuity: When Ricky's recruiter is about to leave, Ricky taps him on the shoulder, then puts his arm down. In the next shot you see Ricky tapping him again on the shoulder. See more »Quotes
Furious Styles: What'd you use?Tre Styles: I used the number she gave me... Why you sweating me? I didn't have to use nothing. She said she was on the pill.
Furious Styles: How many times do I have I told you, if a girl says she's on the pill, you use somethin anyway. Pill ain't goin' to keep your dick from falling off. I don't know why you insist on learning things the hard way, but you gon' learn. Oh yeah, you gon' learn. Pick up that hair.
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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
"Just Ask Me To"Written by Al B. Sure! (as Al B. Sure), Kyle West and Chubb Rock
Produced by Al B. Sure! (as Al B. Sure) and Kyle West
Performed by Tevin Campbell
Courtesy of Qwest Records See more »
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