South Central (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1992, South Central is a drama and crime film directed by Stephen Milburn Anderson, running about 99 minutes. “A child's chance to escape anger and injustice begins with one man... His father.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During a 10-year sentence for murdering the leader of a rival South Central Los Angeles gang, Bobby Johnson finds religion and rehabilitation with the help of Muslim inmate Ali. Upon his release, Bobby returns home to find that his young son, Jimmie, has joined the Deuces, his old crew. Tensions rise as Bobby struggles to convince Jimmie to leave the gang that was his only family during the painful years his absent father spent behind bars.
Who’s in it. South Central stars Glenn Plummer as Bobby, Byron Minns as Ray Ray, Lexie Bigham as Bear and Vincent Craig Dupree as Loco, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, South Central has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch South Central page.
If you liked it. Fans of South Central tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch South Central (1992)?
- In US, South Central is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is South Central worth watching?
- South Central holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in South Central?
- South Central stars Glenn Plummer, Byron Minns, Lexie Bigham, Vincent Craig Dupree and LaRita Shelby.
- When was South Central released?
- South Central was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.