Baby Boy (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2001, Baby Boy is a thriller, drama, crime and romance film directed by John Singleton, running about 130 minutes. “Just a Baby Boy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of Jody, a misguided, 20-year-old African-American who is really just a baby boy finally forced-kicking and screaming to face the commitments of real life. Streetwise and jobless, he has not only fathered two children by two different women-Yvette and Peanut but still lives with his own mother. He can't seem to strike a balance or find direction in his chaotic life.
Who’s in it. Baby Boy stars Tyrese Gibson as Joseph Summers, Taraji P. Henson as Yvette, Omar Gooding as Sweetpea and Ving Rhames as Melvin 'Mel', among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Baby Boy has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $29.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Roku Premium Channel, Starz and Starz Amazon 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 Baby Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Baby Boy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Baby Boy (2001)?
- In US, Baby Boy is available to stream on Philo, Starz Roku Premium Channel and Starz, 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 Baby Boy worth watching?
- Baby Boy holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Baby Boy?
- Baby Boy stars Tyrese Gibson, Taraji P. Henson, Omar Gooding, Ving Rhames and Snoop Dogg.
- When was Baby Boy released?
- Baby Boy was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.