Straight Outta Compton (2015)
Straight Outta Compton is a 2015 drama movie directed by F. Gary Gray, with a running time of 2h 27m. It stars O'Shea Jackson Jr., Corey Hawkins and Jason Mitchell.
In 1987, five young men, using brutally honest rhymes and hardcore beats, put their frustration and anger about life in the most dangerous place in America into the most powerful weapon they had: their music. Taking us back to where it all began, Straight Outta Compton tells the true story of how these cultural rebels, armed only with their lyrics, swagger, bravado and raw talent, stood up to the authorities that meant to keep them down and formed the world’s most dangerous group, N.W.A. And as they spoke the truth that no one had before and exposed life in the hood, their voice ignited a social revolution that is still reverberating today.
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What is Straight Outta Compton about?
In 1987, five young men, using brutally honest rhymes and hardcore beats, put their frustration and anger about life in the most dangerous place in America into the most powerful weapon they had: their music. Taking us back to where it all began, Straight Outta Compton tells the true story of how these cultural rebels, armed only with their lyrics, swagger, bravado and raw talent, stood up to the authorities that meant to keep them down and formed the world’s most dangerous group, N.W.A. And as they spoke the truth that no one had before and exposed life in the hood, their voice ignited a social revolution that is still reverberating today.
When was Straight Outta Compton released?
Straight Outta Compton was released on 11 August 2015.
How long is Straight Outta Compton?
Straight Outta Compton runs 2h 27m.
Who made Straight Outta Compton?
Straight Outta Compton was directed by F. Gary Gray.
Where can I watch Straight Outta Compton?
Straight Outta Compton is available on Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus, Philo, Starz, Starz Amazon Channel and Starz Apple TV Channel.
Where to watch Straight Outta Compton
Stream: Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus, Philo, Starz, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- O'Shea Jackson Jr. as Ice Cube
- Corey Hawkins as Dr. Dre
- Jason Mitchell as Eazy-E
- Neil Brown Jr. as DJ Yella
- Aldis Hodge as MC Ren
- Paul Giamatti as Jerry Heller
- R. Marcos Taylor as Suge Knight
- LaKeith Stanfield as Snoop Dogg
- Carra Patterson as Tomica
- Elena Goode as Nicole
- Alexandra Shipp as Kim
- Tate Ellington as Bryan Turner
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