Menace II Society

This is the truth. This is what's real.

Release Date 1993-05-26

Runtime 97 minutes

Genres Drama, Crime, Thriller,

Status Released

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Overview

A young street hustler attempts to escape the rigors and temptations of the ghetto in a quest for a better life.

Budget $3,500,000

Revenue $27,900,000

Vote Average 7.502/10

Vote Count 810

Popularity 2.3645

Original Language en

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What makes this movie Worth Watching

As a product of the '90s, 'Menace II Society' offers a gritty, unapologetic look at the realities of inner-city life in America. The film serves as a powerful commentary on societal issues such as gang violence, police brutality, and systemic racism.

The movie showcases raw, authentic portrayals of life in South Central Los Angeles during the early 90s.
It features a compelling narrative that tackles themes such as violence, racism, and the struggle for redemption.
The acting performances, particularly by Tyrin Turner and Samuel L. Jackson, are captivating and intensely emotional.
The use of music as a storytelling device adds to its cultural relevance and resonance.

Fun Facts

'Menace II Society' was written by two teenagers, Allen Hughes and his brother Albert Hughes, while they were still in high school.
The film's opening sequence features a montage of news headlines that directly reflect real-life events taking place in Los Angeles during the early 1990s.
The iconic N.W.A song 'Fuck tha Police' is used extensively throughout the movie, underscoring its themes and setting the mood.