Boyz n the Hood

South Central Los Angeles, summer, a low-rider cruising down the block. A father's strict household contrasts with the chaotic neighborhood, where Tre's friends are drawn to the allure of easy money and violence. Singleton brings a stark realism to the coming-of-age story.

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John Singleton directed Boyz n the Hood in 1991. See John Singleton's full filmography, where to start with John Singleton, or where to go after you've seen everything by John Singleton.

Boyz n the Hood was released in 1991 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 112 minutes.