What genre is Boyz n the Hood?

Boyz n the Hood is categorised as Crime, Drama.

Who stars in Boyz n the Hood?

Laurence Fishburne, Morris Chestnut, Angela Bassett, Cuba Gooding Jr., Nia Long appear in the main cast.

Who directed Boyz n the Hood?

John Singleton directed Boyz n the Hood.

How long is Boyz n the Hood?

Boyz n the Hood runs for 1h 52m (112 minutes).

Is Boyz n the Hood worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 7.6/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch Boyz n the Hood?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

Boyz n the Hood (1991)

Name: Boyz n the Hood
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1991
Duration: 112 min
Cast: Laurence Fishburne, Morris Chestnut, Angela Bassett, Cuba Gooding Jr., Nia Long

Movie 1h 52m ★ 7.6/10

Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge

Crime Drama

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Boyz n the Hood is a crime and drama movie from 1991. It is directed by John Singleton. The cast includes Laurence Fishburne, Morris Chestnut and Angela Bassett. The running time is 1h 52m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.6 out of 10.

66Tonight Score Very well rated, a classic.

Synopsis

In the middle of the Los Angeles ghetto, drugs, robberies and shootings dominate everyday life. During these times, Furious tries to raise his son Tre to be a decent person. Tre's friends, on the other hand, have little regard for the law and drag the entire neighborhood into a street war...

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Questions about Boyz n the Hood

What genre is Boyz n the Hood?: Boyz n the Hood is categorised as Crime, Drama.
Who stars in Boyz n the Hood?: Laurence Fishburne, Morris Chestnut, Angela Bassett, Cuba Gooding Jr., Nia Long appear in the main cast.
Who directed Boyz n the Hood?: John Singleton directed Boyz n the Hood.
How long is Boyz n the Hood?: Boyz n the Hood runs for 1h 52m (112 minutes).
Is Boyz n the Hood worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 7.6/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Boyz n the Hood?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.