# Boyz n the Hood (1991)

> Three South Central friends face divergent paths shaped by family guidance, athletic ambition, and the lethal cycle of neighborhood violence.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/527

## Facts

- Runtime: 112 min
- Genres: Drama, Crime
- Director: John Singleton
- Cast: Cuba Gooding Jr., Laurence Fishburne, Ice Cube, Morris Chestnut, Angela Bassett, Nia Long, Tyra Ferrell, Regina King
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101507/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: serious, intimate, compassionate, reflective viewing, social issue film night

## Synopsis

A gripping exploration of friendship and survival in a world where violence reigns supreme.

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