Boyz n the Hood (1991)

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

112 min★ 7.7 · 171,002 votes

• Crime
• Drama

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.

Release date

July 12, 1991

Country of origin

United States

Music

Stanley Clarke

Budget

$6,500,000

Box office

$57,504,069