Movies like Hangin' with the Homeboys

While more dramatic in tone, Boyz n the Hood provides a gripping look at the lives of young men in South Central Los Angeles, dealing with themes of friendship and coming-of-age that are also central to Hangin' with the Homeboys.

Friday is a 1995 comedy that takes a lighter look at life in the hood, featuring Ice Cube and Chris Tucker. It shares the sense of humor and slice-of-life storytelling that fans of Hangin' with the Homeboys would appreciate.

Juice dives into the lives of four Harlem teens grappling with the temptations of crime and their aspirations for a better life, similar to the crossroads faced by characters in Hangin' with the Homeboys.

This 1993 drama film portrays the raw reality of life in urban Los Angeles, sharing the urban setting and the examination of young men's lives found in Hangin' with the Homeboys, albeit with a darker narrative.

Centering on the lives and relationships of a group of friends growing up in Inglewood, California, The Wood's nostalgic narrative and focus on male friendship are akin to the dynamics explored in Hangin' with the Homeboys.

Focused on a high schooler throwing the ultimate house party, this film captures the comedic essence and youthful exuberance, portraying a pivotal night out that might appeal to those who enjoyed Hangin' with the Homeboys.

This 2002 comedy set in a barbershop on the South Side of Chicago captures the communal feel and vibrant characters one might encounter in everyday settings similar to those in Hangin' with the Homeboys.