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Baby Boy

2001 · 130 min

A raw, emotionally charged coming-of-age story that immerses you in its gritty reality and complex relationships.

Directed by
John Singleton
Genres
Crime, Drama, Romance
Starring
Tyrese Gibson, Taraji P. Henson, Omar Gooding
Tagline
Just a Baby Boy.
Overview
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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Directed by
John Singleton
Genres
Crime, Drama, Romance
Starring
Tyrese Gibson, Taraji P. Henson, Omar Gooding
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Tone
  • tensestrength 3 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • romanticstrength 2 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • coming-of-age
  • family
  • identity
  • parenthood
  • love
Places
  • big city
  • home
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language strong
  • Violence strong
  • Sex strong
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror2
Humour4
Realism9
Romance6
Tension7
Darkness7
Complexity6
Emotional weight8

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crime, drama, romance, thriller
Directed by
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Written by
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Music
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Cinematography
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Runtime
130 min
Country
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Languages
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