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Where to watch Boyz n the Hood (1991) tonight

Boyz n the Hood (1991) runs 1 h 52 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.6 from 2,391 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
1 h 52 min — ends 9:52 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Drama, Crime
Released
July 12, 1991
TMDB rating
7.6 / 10 from 2,391 votes
Director
John Singleton
Starring
Cuba Gooding Jr., Laurence Fishburne, Ice Cube, Morris Chestnut
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Crime 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: Starz Apple TV channel (subscription), Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel (subscription), Tubi TV (free with ads).

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How long is Boyz n the Hood?
Boyz n the Hood is 1 h 52 min long (112 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:52 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Boyz n the Hood rated?
Boyz n the Hood is rated R in the US.
Is Boyz n the Hood a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Crime 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 Boyz n the Hood?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Starz Apple TV channel (subscription), Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel (subscription), 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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