Boyz n the Hood
"Once upon a time in South Central L.A... It ain't no fairy tale."
Originally released in 1991. Boyz n the Hood is a crime/drama film. directed by John Singleton.
Starring Cuba Gooding Jr., Laurence Fishburne, and Ice Cube
Synopsis
In the middle of the Los Angeles ghetto, drugs, robberies and shootings dominate everyday life. During these times, Furious tries to raise his son Tre to be a decent person. Tre's friends, on the other hand, have little regard for the law and drag the entire neighborhood into a street war...
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 12, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (2,164 votes)
Budget
$6.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$57.5M
8.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,500,000
- Revenue
- $57,504,069
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boyz n the Hood about?
In the middle of the Los Angeles ghetto, drugs, robberies and shootings dominate everyday life. During these times, Furious tries to raise his son Tre to be a decent person. Tre's friends, on the o...
Who directed Boyz n the Hood?
Boyz n the Hood was directed by John Singleton.
How long is Boyz n the Hood?
Boyz n the Hood has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Boyz n the Hood released?
Boyz n the Hood was released on July 12, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Boyz n the Hood?
The main cast of Boyz n the Hood includes Cuba Gooding Jr., Laurence Fishburne, Ice Cube, Morris Chestnut, Angela Bassett.
Is Boyz n the Hood worth watching?
Boyz n the Hood has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 2,164 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.