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1991 · 112 min · R

Boyz n the Hood

Directed by John Singleton · Crime, Drama

Boyz n the Hood (1991) is a Crime film, directed by John Singleton set in Los Angeles during the 1980s–1990s. It runs 112 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of prejudice & racism, family & loyalty, and coming of age run throughout.

Composer
Stanley Clarke
Cinematography
Charles Mills
Cast
Cuba Gooding Jr.Laurence FishburneIce CubeMorris ChestnutAngela BassettNia LongTyra FerrellRegina King

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Los Angeles
Setting
Urban
When
1980s1990s

Premise & themes

Themes
Prejudice & RacismFamily & LoyaltyComing Of Age
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadEnsemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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