Ratings

Profile photo for
Your rating:
IMDb rating Visit page
IMDb rating 7.8
Critic rating Average critic rating
Critic rating 9.3

Reviews

Add a review
Paul POUPART
rated 9

I love this film and its story...

4 months ago
Critic Lloyd Bradley
rated 10

...by refusing to overtly moralise it puts its concerns across with astonishing impact.

Read full review at Empire
Critic Peter Bradshaw
rated 10

John Singleton’s fluent, stylish and powerful film about life in South Central LA, watched again 25 years after its release, impresses with its lack of cynicism.

Read full review at The Guardian
Critic Jenny Ahonen
rated 8

...ett intressant tidsdokument över ett utsatt område i 80-talets USA, som är relevant än idag.

Read full review at Moviezine

Cast & Crew

John Singleton
As Mailman (uncredited)
John Singleton
Director
Ice Cube
As Darin 'Doughboy' Baker
Laurence Fishburne
As Jason 'Furious' Styles
Angela Bassett
As Reva Devereaux
Nia Long
As Brandi

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boyz n the Hood about? Toggle content

In the midst of the mean streets of South Central Los Angeles, a young boy named Tre is forced to confront the harsh realities of growing up in a world plagued by violence, drugs, and poverty. Sent to live with his strict but loving father, Furious, Tre struggles to find his place among his childhood friends, who are now caught up in the dangerous world of gangs and crime. As Tre navigates this treacherous landscape, he must confront the difficult choices that will determine his future and decide whether to follow in the footsteps of his father or forge his own path. Featuring powerful performances from Cuba Gooding Jr., Ice Cube, and Laurence Fishburne, Boyz n the Hood is a gripping and thought-provoking drama that offers a piercing look at life in one of America's most troubled neighborhoods.

Where can I stream Boyz n the Hood? Toggle content

You can stream Boyz n the Hood on:

What movies are similar to Boyz n the Hood? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Boyz n the Hood include The Silence of the Lambs, The Usual Suspects, Goodfellas, A Bronx Tale, Heat, Casino.

When was Boyz n the Hood released in theaters? Toggle content

Boyz n the Hood was released in theaters on July 12, 1991.