Andre Gonzales
5/10Movie was pretty good. Just another movie with a bad ending.
Reviewed on April 20, 2023
Baby Boy(2001)
Just a Baby Boy.
7.1(369)2h 10m2001-06-27
CrimeDramaRomanceThriller
Baby Boy Synopsis
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.
Baby Boy (2001) is a crime, drama, romance and thriller film directed by John Singleton, released on June 27, 2001 with a runtime of 2h 10m. It stars Tyrese Gibson, Taraji P. Henson, Omar Gooding and Ving Rhames. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 369 ratings.
- Director:
- John Singleton
- Writers:
- John Singleton
- Producers:
- John Singleton
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Mills
- Composer:
- David Arnold
- Production:
- New Deal Productions, Columbia Pictures
- Budget:
- $16,000,000
- Revenue:
- $29,381,649
- Status:
- Released
Baby Boy (2001) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Baby Boy before you stream it.
Baby Boy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tyrese Gibson
as Joseph Summers
Taraji P. Henson
as Yvette
Omar Gooding
as Sweetpea
Ving Rhames
as Melvin 'Mel'
Snoop Dogg
as Rodney
A.J. Johnson
as Juanita
Angell Conwell
as Kim
Kareem J. Grimes
as Do Dirty
Tracey Cherelle Jones
as Sharika
Mo'Nique
as Patrice
John Singleton
as Man Selling Bootleg Movies (uncredited)
Tamara LaSeon Bass
as Peanut
Key crew
Directed by John Singleton, written by John Singleton, produced by John Singleton.
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Baby Boy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 369 ratings.
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Baby Boy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Baby Boy online?
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Baby Boy (2001) is available to stream on YouTube TV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Baby Boy?
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The main cast of Baby Boy (2001) includes Tyrese Gibson, Taraji P. Henson, Omar Gooding, Ving Rhames and Snoop Dogg. The film was directed by John Singleton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Baby Boy released?
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Baby Boy was released on June 27, 2001 and runs for 2h 10m.
Is Baby Boy worth watching?
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Baby Boy (2001) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 369 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Baby Boy?
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Yes. The official Baby Boy trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.