Baby Boy

"Just a Baby Boy."

Jun 27 2001 R 2h 10m
Crime, Drama, Romance

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.

Plot

This is the story of Jody, an unemployed young black man, who's been living with his mother for several years, even though he's got a child of his own. Romantically, he's having relationships with two women: Yvette, the mother of his son, and a new interest.

Written by

John Singleton

Directed by

John Singleton

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Columbia Pictures, New Deal Productions

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 14 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
18,304
Average Rating
6.5 out of 10
Metascore
55
Popularity
NA