Once upon a time in South Central L.A… It ain’t no fairy tale.|Jul. 12, 1991|USA|112 Min.|R
Genre: Crime;Drama
Description: **Boyz n the Hood (1991): Full Movie Overview and Plot Summary**
In 1984, ten-year-old Tre Styles resides with his single mother, Reva Devereaux, in Inglewood, California. After Tre gets into a school fight, his teacher contacts Reva, expressing concerns about his maturity and lack of respect despite his intelligence. Worried about her son’s future, Reva decides to send him to live with his father, Furious Styles, in the Crenshaw neighborhood of South Central Los Angeles. She hopes Furious will teach Tre important life lessons. In Crenshaw, Tre reunites with his childhood friends: Darrin “Doughboy” Baker, Doughboy’s half-brother Ricky, and their mutual friend Chris. Shortly after his arrival, Tre witnesses his father firing at a burglar attempting to rob their home. Furious calls the LAPD, but the officers arrive an hour later—one is professional, while the other, an African-American officer, treats Furious with hostility and disrespect. The next day, Tre and Furious go fishing, but upon returning home, they learn that Doughboy and Chris have been arrested for theft.
Seven years later, a welcome home party is held for Doughboy, now a member of the Crips, following his release from prison. Chris, now confined to a wheelchair due to a gunshot wound, is also present, along with friends “Dookie” and “Monster.” Ricky, now a talented running back for Crenshaw High School, lives at home with his mother Brenda, girlfriend Shanice, and their young son. Meanwhile, Tre has grown into a responsible and mature teenager, aspiring to attend college with his girlfriend Brandi, though their relationship faces challenges due to differing views on intimacy.
Tensions rise during a local street racing event when Ricky is provoked by Ferris, a member of the Bloods gang. Doughboy steps in to defend Ricky, brandishing a handgun and sparking a brief confrontation between the rival gangs.
This gripping narrative explores themes of family, friendship, and survival in a challenging urban environment, making *Boyz n the Hood* a timeless cinematic masterpiece.
Cast director: John Singleton
Cast actor: Laurence Fishburne, Cuba Gooding Jr., Ice Cube, Morris Chestnut, Angela Bassett, Nia Long, Tyra Ferrell, Lexie Bigham, Desi Arnez Hines II, John Cothran
Original name: Boyz n the Hood