Boyz n the Hood

Name: Boyz n the Hood
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: 1991-07-12
Duration: 112 min
Rating: 7.6

Once upon a time in South Central L.A. ... It ain't no fairy tale.

1h 52m English

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Boyz n the Hood

Once upon a time in South Central L.A. ... It ain't no fairy tale.

1h 52m English

★ #2,618 Drama Crime

#street gang #ghetto #gangster #street war #rapper #tragedy #coming of age #social commentary #los angeles, california #gang violence #social awareness #black american #intense #antagonistic #racial inequality

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.

Director John Singleton

Writer John Singleton

Budget $6,500,000

Revenue $57,504,069

Net Return +$51,004,069

Performance 8.85x budget

Profitable

0x 1.0x (Budget) 2.5x (Est. Break-even)

* Movies typically require ~2.5x budget in ticket sales to cover marketing and theater splits.