Boyz n the Hood (1991)

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.

Genres: Drama, Crime

What to watch after Boyz n the Hood

• Straight Outta Compton (2015) — Same subject: gangster, rapper
• American Gangster (2007) — Same subject: gangster, ghetto
• Mystic River (2003) — Same feel: dramatic, painful
• Malcolm X (1992)
• Blood In, Blood Out (1993) — Same subject: street gang, ghetto
• Deep Cover (1992) — Same feel: realistic, serious