Menace II Society
“This is the truth. This is what's real.”
Synopsis
A young street hustler attempts to escape the rigors and temptations of the ghetto in a quest for a better life.
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Menace II Society (1993) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-05
Top Cast
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Tyrin Turner
Caine 'Kaydee' Lawson
Larenz Tate
Kevin 'O-Dog'
Glenn Plummer
Pernell
Jada Pinkett Smith
Ronnie
Samuel L. Jackson
Tat Lawson
June Kyoto Lu
Grocery Store Woman
Toshi Toda
Grocery Store Man
Reginald Ballard
Clyde
Khandi Alexander
Karen Lawson
Jullian Roy Doster
Anthony
Brandon Hammond
Five Year Old Caine
Eugene Lee
Man #1
James Pickens Jr.
Man #2
Nancy Cheryll Davis
Teacher
Marilyn Coleman
Grandmama
Arnold Johnson
Grandpapa
Saafir
Harold Lawson
Pooh Man
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival [Directors' Fortnight]
Festival / Special Debut
May 26, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 23, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$27.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
7.97x
+$24.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes
- Screenplay & Story
- Tyger Williams
- Original Score
- Quincy Jones III
- Original Title
- Menace II Society
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $3.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $27.9M
- Production Studios
- New Line Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes
Tyger Williams, Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes
Quincy Jones III
Lisa Rinzler
Christopher Koefoed
Kevin Moreton, Darin Scott
Department Leadership Roster
Albert Hughes
Director
Allen Hughes
Director
Tyger Williams
Screenplay
Darin Scott
Producer
Quincy Jones III
Original Music Composer
Lisa Rinzler
Director of Photography
Christopher Koefoed
Editor
Penny Barrett
Production Design
Sylvia Vega-Vasquez
Costume Design
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
Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Menace II Society
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Menace II Society about?
A young street hustler attempts to escape the rigors and temptations of the ghetto in a quest for a better life.
Who directed Menace II Society?
Menace II Society was directed by Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes.
Who stars in Menace II Society?
The principal cast of Menace II Society includes Tyrin Turner, Larenz Tate, Glenn Plummer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Samuel L. Jackson.
When was Menace II Society released and how long is it?
Menace II Society was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of Menace II Society?
Menace II Society had a reported production budget of $3.5M and grossed $27.9M at the worldwide box office (7.97 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Menace II Society?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Menace II Society was composed by Quincy Jones III.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Menace II Society?
Menace II Society holds official age classifications: AU: R18+ (Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 18 (Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).