Baby Boy movie poster

Baby Boy

"Just a Baby Boy."

June 27, 2001 2h 10m 7.1/10 (334 votes)

Originally released in 2001. Baby Boy is a crime/drama film. directed by John Singleton. With a runtime of 2h 10m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Tyrese Gibson, Taraji P. Henson, and Omar Gooding

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 27, 2001 24 years ago
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Runtime 2h 10m 130 minutes total
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User Rating 7.1/10 Great (334 votes)
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Budget $16M Production budget
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Box Office $29.4M 1.8x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$16,000,000
Revenue
$29,381,649

Production Companies

  • New Deal Productions
  • Columbia Pictures

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Baby Boy about?

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 ...

Who directed Baby Boy?

Baby Boy was directed by John Singleton.

How long is Baby Boy?

Baby Boy has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).

When was Baby Boy released?

Baby Boy was released on June 27, 2001 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Baby Boy?

The main cast of Baby Boy includes Tyrese Gibson, Taraji P. Henson, Omar Gooding, Ving Rhames, Snoop Dogg.

Is Baby Boy worth watching?

Baby Boy has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 334 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.