How long is South Central?

South Central is 1 h 39 min long (99 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:39 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is South Central rated?

South Central is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream South Central?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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South Central (1992) runs 1 h 39 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.7 from 108 TMDB members. During a 10-year sentence for murdering the leader of a rival South Central Los Angeles gang, Bobby Johnson finds religion and rehabilitation with the help of Muslim inmate Ali. Upon his release, Bobby returns home to find that his young son, Jimmie, has joined the Deuces, his old crew. Tensions rise as Bobby struggles to convince Jimmie to leave the gang that was his only family during the painful years his absent…

Runtime: 1 h 39 min — ends 9:39 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Crime, Drama
Released: September 18, 1992
TMDB rating: 6.7 / 10 from 108 votes
Director: Stephen Milburn Anderson
Starring: Glenn Plummer, Byron Minns, Lexie Bigham, Vincent Craig Dupree
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Tubi TV (free with ads).

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How long is South Central?: South Central is 1 h 39 min long (99 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:39 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is South Central rated?: South Central is rated R in the US.
Is South Central a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream South Central?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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