Boyz n the Hood (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1991, Boyz n the Hood is a drama and crime film directed by John Singleton, running about 112 minutes. “Once upon a time in South Central L.A... It ain't no fairy tale.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Boyz n the Hood is the popular and successful film and social criticism from John Singleton about the conditions in South Central Los Angeles where teenagers are involved in gun fights and drug dealing on a daily basis.
Who’s in it. Boyz n the Hood stars Laurence Fishburne as Jason 'Furious' Styles, Cuba Gooding Jr. as Tré Styles, Ice Cube as Darin 'Doughboy' Baker and Morris Chestnut as Ricky Baker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Boyz n the Hood has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $57.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Boyz n the Hood page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boyz n the Hood tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boyz n the Hood (1991)?
- In US, Boyz n the Hood is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Boyz n the Hood worth watching?
- Boyz n the Hood holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Boyz n the Hood?
- Boyz n the Hood stars Laurence Fishburne, Cuba Gooding Jr., Ice Cube, Morris Chestnut and Angela Bassett.
- When was Boyz n the Hood released?
- Boyz n the Hood was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.