Menace II Society (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1993, Menace II Society is a drama and crime film directed by Albert Hughes, running about 97 minutes. “This is the truth. This is what's real.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young street hustler attempts to escape the rigors and temptations of the ghetto in a quest for a better life.
Who’s in it. Menace II Society stars Tyrin Turner as Caine 'Kaydee' Lawson, Larenz Tate as Kevin 'O-Dog', Glenn Plummer as Pernell and Jada Pinkett Smith as Ronnie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Menace II Society has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $27.9M 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 Menace II Society page.
If you liked it. Fans of Menace II Society tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Menace II Society (1993)?
- In US, Menace II Society 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 Menace II Society worth watching?
- Menace II Society holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Menace II Society?
- Menace II Society stars Tyrin Turner, Larenz Tate, Glenn Plummer, Jada Pinkett Smith and Samuel L. Jackson.
- When was Menace II Society released?
- Menace II Society was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.