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Straight Outta Compton

R Released Aug 14, 2015 2h 27m Biography Drama Music TRAILER for List
89% Tomatometer 248 Reviews 91% Popcornmeter 10,000+ Ratings
In 1988, a groundbreaking new group revolutionizes music and pop culture, changing and influencing hip-hop forever. N.W.A's first studio album, "Straight Outta Compton," stirs controversy with its brutally honest depiction of life in Southern Los Angeles. With guidance from veteran manager Jerry Heller, band members Ice Cube (O'Shea Jackson Jr.), Dr. Dre (Corey Hawkins), Eazy-E, DJ Yella and MC Ren navigate their way through the industry, acquiring fame, fortune and a place in history.
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Straight Outta Compton is a biopic that's built to last, thanks to F. Gary Gray's confident direction and engaging performances from a solid cast.

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Nijla Mu'min Bitch Media Through the evocative lens of cinematographer Matthew Libatique, Gray illustrates the vibrancy and pain of this moment and, for the most part, does not leave out the contradictions. Feb 3, 2021 Full Review Aramide Tinubu Shadow and Act The film is remarkable because of how deeply it will resonate with today's audience. Apr 12, 2017 Full Review Dwight Brown National Newspaper Publishers Association This is a monster film. You will walk out feeling like you have been entertained, educated and emotionally fulfilled. Eight months into the year 2015, and this is the only perfect film that has hit the theaters. This is it. Mar 15, 2017 Full Review Jeffrey Peterson Indie Film Minute What musicians would America have oppressed if Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Eazy-E, MC Ren, and DJ Yella listened to the naysayers and followed those who said rap music, sampling, reality rap, all of it, was a waste of time and definitely illegal? Sep 1, 2023 Full Review Zita Short InSession Film It would be nicer to savor a smaller portion of chocolate ice cream and take your time appreciating the scent of the fudge swirls or the texture of the melted ice cream. That was a long, drawn-out metaphor for what this film could have been. Rated: D Feb 7, 2023 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review The story is epic enough that audiences will experience the significant musical and social influence N.W.A. had on the larger community of hip-hop, and how that influence continues to shape contemporary artists. Rated: 3/4 May 29, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member The vulgarity of it all kinda brings it down. I enjoyed the F Tha Police scene. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/15/24 Full Review Johannes S Simply an amazing story. The best movie about the streets along with Boyz n' the Hood. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/03/24 Full Review Melquiades V Very good movie love everything about the music scenes are the best and the party scenes are good to and the ending is so emotional 😥 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/17/24 Full Review Audience Member An amazing emotional and impactful film. The story of NWA is one heck of a ride! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/30/24 Full Review Audience Member Man…I can’t believe I waited so long to watch this (I typically do not like bio pics). Such a great movie. As someone who grew up in this era listening to NWA, Eazy, Dre, etc., and just knowing the bit we knew back then about the breakups and all…so sad. And they were just about to get back together too. A must see! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/29/24 Full Review Benjamin H While this movie has some issues with flow, Straight Outta Compton is a nicely structured, richly detailed and hard-hitting account of the emergence, fall and issues surrounding the legendary rap group NWA that is well acted and told with timely force. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/08/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In 1988, a groundbreaking new group revolutionizes music and pop culture, changing and influencing hip-hop forever. N.W.A's first studio album, "Straight Outta Compton," stirs controversy with its brutally honest depiction of life in Southern Los Angeles. With guidance from veteran manager Jerry Heller, band members Ice Cube (O'Shea Jackson Jr.), Dr. Dre (Corey Hawkins), Eazy-E, DJ Yella and MC Ren navigate their way through the industry, acquiring fame, fortune and a place in history.
Director
F. Gary Gray
Producer
Ice Cube, Tomica Woods-Wright, Matt Alvarez, F. Gary Gray, Scott Bernstein, Dr. Dre
Screenwriter
Jonathan Herman, Andrea Berloff
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
New Line Cinema, Circle of Confusion, Legendary Pictures, Cubevision
Rating
R (Language Throughout|Drug Use|Strong Sexuality/Nudity|Violence)
Genre
Biography, Drama, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 14, 2015, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 6, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$161.0M
Runtime
2h 27m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital, Datasat
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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