In some great news for Netflix subscribers, the classic movie Boyz n the Hood is available to stream on the platform, today, October 1. The movie is "Certified Fresh" on Rotten Tomatoeswith 96% positive reviews, The Hollywood Reporter calls it a "booming, heart slam of a film" and WTW even placed it on our list of the 100 best movies of all time.
For those not as familiar, Boyz n the Hood marks the dearly departed John Singleton's feature film debut, earning him a pair of Oscar nominations for Best Director and Best Screenplay. It follows the coming-of-age stories of Tre (Cuba Gooding Jr.), Ricky (Morris Chestnut) and Doughboy (Ice Cube) as they navigate the tough environment of South Central Los Angeles. Faced with a rising drug crisis, gang violence and racial bias among the police force, the three boys grow into young men with different paths before them. For Tre's part, he thankfully has strong guidance from his father, Furious Styles (Laurence Fishburne), who's determined to make sure Tre doesn't fall victim to societal ills, which is no easy task.
