Boyz n the Hood
“Once upon a time in South Central L.A. ... It ain't no fairy tale.”
Synopsis
Three friends growing up in South Central Los Angeles navigate a neighborhood plagued by violence, unemployment, and crime, each responding differently to the harsh realities of street life. As tragedy strikes close to home, their friendship, choices, and hopes for a better future are put to the ultimate test.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-07-12
Top Cast
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Cuba Gooding Jr.
Tré Styles
Laurence Fishburne
Furious Styles
Ice Cube
Doughboy
Morris Chestnut
Ricky Baker
Angela Bassett
Reva Styles
Nia Long
Brandi
Tyra Ferrell
Mrs. Baker
Regina King
Shalika
Meta King
Brandi's Mom
Whitman Mayo
The Old Man
Hudhail Al-Amir
S.A.T. Man
Lloyd Avery II
Knucklehead #2
Miya McGhee
Female Club Member
Lexie Bigham
Mad Dog
Kenneth A. Brown
Little Chris
Nicole Brown
Brandi Age 10
Ceal
Sheryl
Darneicea Corley
Keisha
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 12, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 22, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$57.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
8.85x
+$51M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Singleton
- Screenplay & Story
- John Singleton
- Original Score
- Stanley Clarke
- Original Title
- Boyz n the Hood
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $6.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $57.5M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Singleton
John Singleton
Stanley Clarke
Charles Mills
Bruce Cannon
Steve Nicolaides
Department Leadership Roster
John Singleton
Director
Stanley Clarke
Original Music Composer
Charles Mills
Director of Photography
Steve Nicolaides
Producer
Bruce Cannon
Editor
John Singleton
Writer
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boyz n the Hood
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Boyz n the Hood about?
Three friends growing up in South Central Los Angeles navigate a neighborhood plagued by violence, unemployment, and crime, each responding differently to the harsh realities of street life. As tragedy strikes close to home, their friendship, choices, and hopes for a better future are put to the ultimate test.
Who directed Boyz n the Hood?
Boyz n the Hood was directed by John Singleton.
Who stars in Boyz n the Hood?
The principal cast of Boyz n the Hood includes Cuba Gooding Jr., Laurence Fishburne, Ice Cube, Morris Chestnut, Angela Bassett.
When was Boyz n the Hood released and how long is it?
Boyz n the Hood was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What was the box office and production budget of Boyz n the Hood?
Boyz n the Hood had a reported production budget of $6.5M and grossed $57.5M at the worldwide box office (8.85 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Boyz n the Hood?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Boyz n the Hood was composed by Stanley Clarke.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Boyz n the Hood?
Boyz n the Hood holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).