Baby Boy

2001

Action / Crime / Drama / Romance / Thriller

22
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 87% · 93 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 87% · 50K ratings
IMDb Rating 6.5/10 10 18220 18.2K

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Plot summary

The story of Jody, a misguided, 20-year-old African-American who is really just a baby boy finally forced-kicking and screaming to face the commitments of real life. Streetwise and jobless, he has not only fathered two children by two different women-Yvette and Peanut but still lives with his own mother. He can't seem to strike a balance or find direction in his chaotic life.

Director

John Singleton Photo
John Singleton

Top cast

Taraji P. Henson Photo
Taraji P. Henson as Yvette
DeJuan Guy Photo
DeJuan Guy as Looney Toon
Snoop Dogg Photo
Snoop Dogg as Rodney
Mo'Nique Photo
Mo'Nique as Patrice
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1.06 GB
1280*720
English 2.0
NR
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23.976 fps
2 hr 10 min
Seeds 19
2.05 GB
1904*1072
English 2.0
NR
Subtitles us  
23.976 fps
2 hr 10 min
Seeds 42

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by letiamj-95088 7 / 10

I did not like it the first time I saw it. Now, I like it.

In 2001, I did not like this move. In 2021, I can appreciate why it is loved by so many.With age and life experiences comes understanding as well as an appreciation of things.John Singleton had a way of capturing the heart, creativity, culture, love and struggle of black people that still resonates today. You can see how his movies set the stage for other classics such as Jason's Lyric, The Wood, Friday and many others.
Reviewed by LukeG 7 / 10

Difficult to watch; doesn't make it a bad movie

While watching this movie, I had absolutely no idea what I would end up rating it. It was not an enjoyable experience. Not until it was over did I realize what a good job John Singleton had actually done. This was not a comedy, nor a romantic story, but a true depiction of SOME (NOT ALL) aspects of Black life. I recognized each and everyone of these characters, for better or worse. They were not exaggerated or sugar-coated, but portrayed in a true light which is often difficult to watch or accept. Which explained my uncomfortableness, I'm sure that was the point and it was well received. 7 out of 10***
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