A.J. Johnson, AlexSandra Wright, Angell Conwell

This is the story of Jody, an unemployed young black man, who's been living with his mother for several years, even though he's got a child of his own. Romantically, he's having relationships with two...( read more  read more... ) women: the mother, Yvette of his son, and a new interest.

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89 critics

R, 129 min.

Directed by: John Singleton

Release Date: June 27, 2001

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DVD Release Date: November 6, 2001

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  • March 10, 2009
    Though not quite up to the standards of Boyz n the Hood, Baby Boy does take us back to the ghetto, but what Boyz n the Hood set out to define the ghetto life, Baby Boy goes further with an unusual theory... and come around to the point where it teaches young men to learn responsi...( read more)bility. Its a wake up call to the lazy, child-like losers of the world to get out and be a real man and make it on your own.

    This is probably Tyrese's best performance, he fit the part perfectly. Watch Jody as his life revolve around his excesses and his irresponsibility, with his numerous babies and dealing with their mama's, other women and hustling stolen clothes to earna quick buck with his homie.

    Things begin to fall apart when his mother brings home a new boyfriend, in the shape of ex-con turned straight Melvin, a giant who tries to keep his cool under Jody's constant criticisms and selfishness. Then after being cauht out numerous times cheating on his current pregnant girlfriend, she dumps him... and dealing with her ex-boyfriend who just got released from gaol and has unfinished business with Jody.

    Toss in his tired mother, his young son Junior and the numerous other women in his life, Jody needs to learn quick about being a man before he doesn't get the chance and loses everything in his life.

    Its defintley a John Singleton movie, meaning not another white person in sight. XD Plus its teeming with sexuality to point it does become hilarious but interesting enough... just gotta love it for the entire black style from pimping to hustling and to cursing and insults.


    A nice flick, nothing really special, just a contemporary look into the life of a young black male in the new millenium.
  • August 12, 2007
    Dont you find when you play that card, it works both ways :P
  • June 1, 2007
    I was quite impressed with Gibson in this movie. Snoop... not so much, but given his character, not bad either. I would recommend this movie to anyone just because it simply keeps your attention the whole movie. Two thumbs up!
  • November 3, 2006
    so true
  • March 20, 2006
    Baby Boy is as if you got Boyz N Da Hood and decided that it should be more like Tales from the Hood and then throw in some diologue from Soul Plane. A horrible pale version of the masterpiece Boyz N the Hood.
  • November 3, 2009
    Hey guys when u c this movie,

    remember one thing

    "dey are just acting";

    i heard ppl used to complain!
  • October 3, 2009
    good and sexual .
  • September 16, 2009
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  • August 12, 2009
    loved the hood rich storyline..lol
  • August 2, 2009
    A new look at Boys N the Hood.

Critic Reviews


July 6, 2001
David Edelstein, Slate

One of the most entertaining African-American comedies of manners ever made. full review

June 28, 2001
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer

Affecting if sometimes overwrought. full review

June 27, 2001
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

A bold criticism of young black men who carelessly father babies, live off their mothers and don't even think of looking for work. full review

June 26, 2001
A.O. Scott, The New York Times

Baby Boy earns credibility for its insights by moving beyond image and rhetoric and quickly establishing Jody, his friends, lovers and family members as complex, striving, fallible human beings. full review

June 22, 2001
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

Leaves you shaken. full review

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  • welchnesha
    March 10, 2007
    I love it...............it's a real ghetto/thug-loving movie where he is unemployed ,still a momma's boy and living offa her and how can I forget the baby momma drama..............I think some people might be able to relate to that.OH and he is such a great actor!!!!!!!
  • BINNIYOUGHAL
    January 3, 2007
    fukin class ,1 ov mi fave movies eva ! ! tyrese gibson iz a legend boi ! !
  • heap36
    December 19, 2006
    this is my fav movie in the world...
  • heap36
    December 19, 2006
    this is my fav movie in the world...
  • ramarama21
    December 7, 2006
    so classic
  • dawnbarbee
    October 17, 2006
    i think it was a great crazy!!!!!!!!move iloved it

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