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Baby Boy

2001-06-27 · 130 min · ★ 7.1

Crime · Drama · Romance · Thriller

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.

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Production details

Directors
John Singleton
Production companies
New Deal Productions, Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 16,000,000
Revenue
USD 29,381,649

Top Cast

Tyrese GibsonTyrese GibsonJoseph Summers
Taraji P. HensonTaraji P. HensonYvette
Omar GoodingOmar GoodingSweetpea
Ving RhamesVing RhamesMelvin 'Mel'
Snoop DoggSnoop DoggRodney
A.J. JohnsonA.J. JohnsonJuanita
Angell ConwellAngell ConwellKim
Kareem J. GrimesKareem J. GrimesDo Dirty
Tracey Cherelle JonesTracey Cherelle JonesSharika
Mo'NiqueMo'NiquePatrice
John SingletonJohn SingletonMan Selling Bootleg Movies (uncredited)
Tamara LaSeon BassTamara LaSeon BassPeanut
Candy Ann BrownCandy Ann BrownMs. Herron
Liris CrosseLiris CrosseReceptionist
Juanita JenningsJuanita JenningsRachel
Tawny DahlTawny DahlPandora
Kym WhitleyKym WhitleyHost
Freez LuvCake Man
DeJuan GuyDeJuan GuyLooney Toon
Kaylan BoltonJoe Joe

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