Baby Boy
“Just a Baby Boy.”
Synopsis
The story of Jody, a misguided, 20-year-old African-American who is really just a baby boy finally forced-kicking and screaming to face the commitments of real life. Streetwise and jobless, he has not only fathered two children by two different women-Yvette and Peanut but still lives with his own mother. He can't seem to strike a balance or find direction in his chaotic life.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-09-17
Top Cast
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Tyrese Gibson
Joseph Summers
Taraji P. Henson
Yvette
Omar Gooding
Sweetpea
Ving Rhames
Melvin 'Mel'
Snoop Dogg
Rodney
A.J. Johnson
Juanita
Angell Conwell
Kim
Kareem J. Grimes
Do Dirty
Tracey Cherelle Jones
Sharika
Mo'Nique
Patrice
John Singleton
Man Selling Bootleg Movies (uncredited)
Tamara LaSeon Bass
Peanut
Candy Ann Brown
Ms. Herron
Liris Crosse
Receptionist
Juanita Jennings
Rachel
Tawny Dahl
Pandora
Kym Whitley
Host
Freez Luv
Cake Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 27, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$16M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$29.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.84x
+$13.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Singleton
- Screenplay & Story
- John Singleton
- Original Score
- David Arnold
- Original Title
- Baby Boy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Budget
- $16M
- Worldwide Gross
- $29.4M
- Production Studios
- New Deal Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Singleton
John Singleton
David Arnold
Charles Mills
Bruce Cannon
John Singleton, Dwight Williams
Department Leadership Roster
John Singleton
Director
John Singleton
Writer
John Singleton
Producer
Bruce Cannon
Editor
Charles Mills
Director of Photography
Ruth E. Carter
Costume Design
Keith Brian Burns
Production Design
David Arnold
Original Music Composer
Bob Minor
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Baby Boy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Baby Boy about?
The story of Jody, a misguided, 20-year-old African-American who is really just a baby boy finally forced-kicking and screaming to face the commitments of real life. Streetwise and jobless, he has not only fathered two children by two different women-Yvette and Peanut but still lives with his own mother. He can't seem to strike a balance or find direction in his chaotic life.
Who directed Baby Boy?
Baby Boy was directed by John Singleton.
Who stars in Baby Boy?
The principal cast of Baby Boy includes Tyrese Gibson, Taraji P. Henson, Omar Gooding, Ving Rhames, Snoop Dogg.
When was Baby Boy released and how long is it?
Baby Boy was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
What was the box office and production budget of Baby Boy?
Baby Boy had a reported production budget of $16M and grossed $29.4M at the worldwide box office (1.84 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Baby Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Baby Boy was composed by David Arnold.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Baby Boy?
Baby Boy holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).