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Baby Boy (2001)

 -  Comedy | Crime | Drama  -  29 June 2001 (USA)
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This is the story of Jody, an unemployed young black man, who's been living with his mother for several years, even though he's got a child of his own. Romantically, he's having ... See full summary »

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Peanut
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Ms. Herron (as Candy Brown Houston)
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This is the story of Jody, an unemployed young black man, who's been living with his mother for several years, even though he's got a child of his own. Romantically, he's having relationships with two women: the mother, Yvette of his son, and a new interest. Written by Anonymous

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Comedy | Crime | Drama | Romance

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Rated R for strong sexuality, language, violence and some drug use | See all certifications »

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29 June 2001 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

Baby Boy - O Rei da Rua  »

Box Office

Budget:

$16,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£47,144 (UK) (23 November 2001)

Gross:

£47,144 (UK) (23 November 2001)
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Trivia

John Singleton originally wrote the role of Rodney for Ice Cube. See more »

Goofs

When Rodney and his crew are rolling and headed to find Jody there is no tint on the windows. Once they reach the spot where Jody is, all of a sudden the tint is so dark, Jody can't tell whether its Rodney driving or Yvette. When the window is going down you can see the tint is on the glass. See more »

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Jody: There's this psychiatrist, a lady named Frances Chris Walson. She has a theory about the black man in America. She says because of the system of racism in this country, the black man is meant to think of himself as a baby. A not yet fully formed being, who has not yet realized his full potential. To support her claim, she offers the following: First off, what does a black man call his woman? Mama. Secondly, what does a black man call his closest acquaintances? His boys. And finally...
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Crazy Credits

From L.A. South Central Cinema, dealing a new hand. The new deal has struck again. See more »

Connections

Referenced in Cribs: Episode dated 23 October 2002 (2002) See more »

Soundtracks

"I Want'a Do Something Freaky To You"
Written and Performed by Leon Haywood
Courtesy of The Island Def Jam Music Group
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
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John Singleton at his very best!
6 March 2003 | by (Manchester,England) – See all my reviews

I love all of John Singleton's film ever since I seen his brilliant debut Boyz N The Hood which I was blown away by. When I heard about Baby Boy I was expecting a follow up to Boyz N The Hood but both films are very unique although some aspects are similar. Before I seen the film I wasn't expecting Tyrese Gibson to be that good because the late great Tupac Shakur was suppose to play the role of Jody but I was astounded at how good Tyrese is at acting. This also has to be the best film Snoop Dogg has starred in because some of his earlier efforts e.g. Urban Menace are just pitiful. I recommend this film to anyone who is interested in life in the hood or to people who like enjoyable dramas with good acting and dialogue. 8/10


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