Film · 1991

Boyz N the Hood

Name: Boyz N the Hood
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: 1991-07-12
Duration: 111 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Angela Bassett, Lexie Bigham, Ice Cube, Morris Chestnut, John Cothran

Directed by John Singleton · starring Angela Bassett, Lexie Bigham and Ice Cube

1 h 51 min
Drama · Crime
USA
Released in the UK 27 October 2016

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Synopsis

After quarreling with a child in school, 10 year old Tre Styles, is sent by his mother to live with his father Furious, where he will learn some valuable life lessons in the dangerous neighborhood of Crenshaw, South Central Los Angeles. There he meets friends Darrin "Doughboy" Baker, Ricky and Chris. Between the 4 of them they will come to forge a strong friendship. One day, the four friends are attacked by gang members, and are forced to defend themselves. After they begin to steal things and as a result two of them are arrested. 7 years later, they leave the correctional, but life in the neighborhood has not changed. The first film from director John Singleton, who was nominated for an Oscar for it at the age of 24, becoming the youngest director ever to be nominated for an academy award.

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The essentials

Runtime: 111 min1 hour and 51 minutes
Budget: $600,000Columbia Pictures

How long is Boyz N the Hood?: 1 hour and 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was Boyz N the Hood released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 27 October 2016.
Who directed Boyz N the Hood?: John Singleton.
Who is in Boyz N the Hood?: It stars Angela Bassett, Lexie Bigham, Ice Cube and Morris Chestnut.
Where can I watch Boyz N the Hood?: In the UK you can watch it on rent on Prime Video.