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- Boyz n the Hood. 1991. 969 votes. This classic coming-of-age drama follows the lives of three friends growing up in South Central Los Angeles and navigating the challenges posed by their environment.
- Friday. 1995. 1,119 votes. A hilarious comedy that'll have you laughing from start to finish! This iconic '90s flick stars Ice Cube and Chris Tucker as two friends who find themselves caught up in a series of mishaps while trying to enjoy a day off from work.
- Menace II Society. 1993. 670 votes. In this gritty crime drama directed by The Hughes Brothers, we follow Caine - played by Tyrin Turner - as he struggles to break free from the cycle of violence that plagues his inner-city neighborhood.
- Poetic Justice. 1993. 938 votes. This romantic drama features Janet Jackson as a young poet seeking solace after her boyfriend's murder. Alongside Tupac Shakur's character – a kind-hearted postman – she embarks on a road trip that leads both to self-discovery and an unexpected love story.
Jul 22, 2020 · However, we can't look forward without looking back, and the movies below are the some of the best released in the '90s, and each film uniquely centers on the Black experience in its own way.
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- The Players Club. 1998 | 1h 44m | Directed by Ice Cube. Starring LisaRaye McCoy, Dick Anthony Williams and Judyann Elder. The Players Club is a black comedy-drama thriller film, marking Ice Cube’s directorial debut.
- The Five Heartbeats. 1991 | 2h 1m | Directed by Robert Townsend. Starring Robert Townsend, Michael Wright and Leon. The Five Heartbeats is a musical drama inspired by the lives of ‘60s bands like The Temptations, The Dells, and Four Tops.
- Menace II Society. 1993 | 1h 37m | Directed by Albert Hughes and Allen Hughes. Starring Tyrin Turner, Jada Pinkett and Larenz Tate. MTV Movie Award winner for Best Movie.
- Boyz N The Hood. 1991 | 1h 52m | Directed by John Singleton. Starring Cuba Gooding Jr., Morris Chestnut and Ice Cube. With 12 wins and 23 nominations, Boyz N The Hood is an unmissable gem among the 90s movies.
- Malcolm X. Arguably one of the best biopics of the 90s, ‘Malcolm X’ depicts the life of its titular character, a real life American Muslim human rights activist.
- Boyz n the Hood. John Singleton’s iconic teen hood drama centers around the lives of three Afro-American childhood friends who are forced to deal with various kinds of challenges growing up in a ghetto in Los Angeles.
- Eve’s Bayou. One of the greatest African-American movies ever made, ‘Eve’s Bayou’ is a film that is, with time, slipping into obscurity, which is what makes this an important entry on the list.
- Friday (1995) F Gary Gray’s stoner comedy may not be the most stylistically impressive film, but it has a certain comical energy that gives it a distinctive vibe altogether.
Sep 17, 2020 · If you're in the mood for a bit of cinematic nostalgia—particularly when it comes to African Americans in Hollywood —one era that seemed to capture infinite excellence were the Black movies of the '90s.
Sep 27, 2023 · Here are some notable Black movies from the 1990s, listed with their titles and release years: “Boyz n the Hood” (1991) Description: A powerful drama that follows the lives of three young men growing up in South Central Los Angeles, navigating the dangers of their neighborhood. “New Jack City” (1991)
1995 1h 59m R. 6.9 (24K) Rate. A Vietnam vet adjusts to life after the war while trying to support his family, but the chance of a better life may involve crime and bloodshed. Director Albert Hughes Allen Hughes Stars Larenz Tate Keith David Chris Tucker. 9. Poetic Justice.
