Movie
Boyz n the Hood
Once upon a time in South Central L.A. ... It ain't no fairy tale.
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.
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Where to watch in United States
Checked Sep 6, 2026
Boyz n the Hood is available to stream on DirecTV On Demand, Philo, STARZ, and Tubi in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, and Google Play. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
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Synopsis
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.
More about Boyz n the Hood
Cast
Cuba Gooding Jr.Tré Styles
Laurence FishburneFurious Styles
Ice CubeDoughboy
Morris ChestnutRicky Baker
Angela BassettReva Styles
Nia LongBrandi
Tyra FerrellMrs. Baker
Regina KingShalikaCredits
- Directed by
- John Singleton
- Written by
- John Singleton
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Collection
- John Singleton's Hood Trilogy
- Budget
- $6.5M
- Box office
- $57.5M
Production
Columbia PicturesUnited States
