Ranker FilmList RulesVote up your favorite gang films that were released in the 1990s
Eazy E once rapped, "Cuz the boys in the hood are always hard/You come talking that trash and we'll pull your card/Knowin' nothin' in life but to be legit/Don't quote me boy, I ain't said shit." These '90s hood films, like Eazy E's raps, portrayed the harsh reality of life in the inner city.
In this list of the top ‘90s hood movies, you will also find a touch of comedy. Films such as Friday, starring rapper Ice Cube and comedian Chris Tucker, put a lighter spin on life in the hood. Friday was F. Gary Gray’s first film. Spike Lee also directed classic ‘90s hood movies, like Clockers and He Got Game, starring Denzel Washington and basketball star, Ray Allen.
Here, you’ll also find many popular ‘90s rappers in prominent roles. Tupac Shakur appeared in several good ‘90s hood movies, including Gridlock’d and Above the Rim. If only Eazy E had lived to see some of these...
Vote up the best '90s hood movies, then check out our list of funny hood movies.
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27236Boyz n the Hood
1991Actors: Ice Cube, Angela Bassett, Cuba Gooding Jr., Laurence Fishburne, Nia Long
Directed by: John Singleton
Boyz n the Hood is a 1991 American hood drama film directed by John Singleton. Three young men... more on Wikipedia
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26335Actors: Samuel L. Jackson, Jada Pinkett Smith, Charles S. Dutton, Khandi Alexander, Bill Duke
Directed by: Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes
Menace II Society is a 1993 drama/hood film and the directorial debut of twin brothers Allen... more on Wikipedia3
19129Juice
1992Actors: Tupac Shakur, Samuel L. Jackson, Queen Latifah, Omar Epps, Donald Faison
Directed by: Ernest R. Dickerson
Juice is a 1992 American drama thriller directed by Ernest R. Dickerson, written by Ernest R.... more on Wikipedia4
20441Friday
1995Actors: Ice Cube, Meagan Good, Nia Long, Bernie Mac, Chris Tucker
Directed by: F. Gary Gray
Friday is a 1995 American stoner buddy comedy film directed by F. Gary Gray in his directorial... more on Wikipedia5
15327New Jack City
1991Actors: Chris Rock, Ice-T, Judd Nelson, Wesley Snipes, Flavor Flav
Directed by: Mario Van Peebles
New Jack City is a 1991 American action crime film directed by Mario Van Peebles. In his rise... more on Wikipedia6
9227Dead Presidents
1995Actors: Martin Sheen, Terrence Howard, Chris Tucker, Keith David, Isaiah Washington
Directed by: Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes
This film is a 1995 American film written by Michael Henry Brown, also written, produced and... more on Wikipedia7
9330Above the Rim
1994Actors: Tupac Shakur, Bernie Mac, Marlon Wayans, Wood Harris, Henry Simmons
Directed by: Jeff Pollack
Above the Rim is a 1994 American drama directed by Jeff Pollack. The screenplay was written by... more on Wikipedia8
7819Gridlock'd
1997Actors: Lucy Liu, Tupac Shakur, Thandie Newton, Tim Roth, John Sayles
Directed by: Vondie Curtis-Hall
Gridlock'd is a 1997 comedy-drama film starring Tupac Shakur, Tim Roth, and Thandie Newton. It... more on Wikipedia9
9636South Central
1992Actors: Glenn Plummer, Carl Lumbly, Byron Minns, Lexie Bigham, LaRita Shelby
Directed by: Stephen Milburn Anderson
South Central is a 1992 American crime drama film, written and directed by Stephen Milburn... more on Wikipedia10
9636Actors: Jesse Borrego, Benjamin Bratt, Enrique Castillo, Damian Chapa
Directed by: Taylor Hackford
Blood In Blood Out (a.k.a. Bound by Honor) is a 1993 American crime-drama film directed by... more on Wikipedia11
6922Fresh
1994Actors: Samuel L. Jackson, Giancarlo Esposito, N'Bushe Wright, Yul Vazquez, Sean Nelson
Directed by: Boaz Yakin
Watch for Free with Amazon Prime Free TrialFresh is a 1994 film written and directed by Boaz Yakin in his film directorial debut, also... more on Wikipedia12
5717He Got Game
1998Actors: Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal, Milla Jovovich, Denzel Washington, Charles Barkley
Directed by: Spike Lee
He Got Game is a 1998 American sports-drama film written and directed by Spike Lee. It stars... more on Wikipedia13
6526New Jersey Drive
1995Actors: Christine Baranski, Heavy D, Donald Faison, Oran 'Juice' Jones, Arabella Field
Directed by: Nick Gomez
New Jersey Drive is a 1995 film about joy riding working class teenagers in 1990s Newark, New... more on Wikipedia14
5825House Party
1990Actors: Martin Lawrence, George Clinton, Paul O'Grady, Tisha Campbell-Martin, Clifton Powell
Directed by: Reginald Hudlin
House Party is a 1990 American comedy film released by New Line Cinema. It stars Kid and Play... more on Wikipedia15
4415Clockers
1995Actors: Spike Lee, Harvey Keitel, John Turturro, Keith David, Isaiah Washington
Directed by: Spike Lee
Clockers is a 1995 American drama film directed by Spike Lee. It is an adaptation of the... more on Wikipedia16
3714One Eight Seven
1997Actors: Samuel L. Jackson, Method Man, Clifton Collins, Jr., Richard Riehle
Directed by: Kevin Reynolds
One Eight Seven is a 1997 drama/crime/thriller film directed by Kevin Reynolds. It was the... more on Wikipedia17
4325Class Act
1992Actors: Pauly Shore, Karyn Parsons, Loretta Devine, Rhea Perlman, Meshach Taylor
Directed by: Randall Miller
Class Act is a 1992 comedy film, directed by Randall Miller and starring hip-hop duo Kid 'n... more on Wikipedia18
4339Crooklyn
1994Actors: RuPaul, Spike Lee, Alfre Woodard, Isaiah Washington, Delroy Lindo
Directed by: Spike Lee
Crooklyn is a 1994 semi-autobiographical film co-written and directed by Spike Lee. The film... more on Wikipedia19
3333Hot Boyz
2000Actors: Snoop Dogg, Gary Busey, Master P, C. Thomas Howell, Leila Arcieri
Directed by: Master P
Hot Boyz is a 1999/2000 action film written and directed by Master P. It stars Silkk the... more on Wikipedia20
4565who’s the man
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