Straight Outta Compton

The group NWA emerges from the mean streets of Compton in Los Angeles, California, in the mid-1980s and revolutionizes Hip Hop culture with their music and tales about life in the hood.

Director: F. Gary Gray

Writers: Jonathan Herman (screenplay), Andrea Berloff (screenplay), 3 more credits »

Stars: O'Shea Jackson Jr., Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell

Storyline

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.

Reviews

2 and half hours of realistic ,emotional,fascinating and tearful musical drama. A very well directed, provocative and comprehensive. It is a long movie but worth it. biopic that shines with exquisite camera movements and amazing performances to tell this compelling story of the three men who popularized the rap movement that came up in the 1980s. Highly recommended to all rap music lovers. I grew up with their great songs.2 and half hours of realistic ,emotional,fascinating and tearful musical drama. A very well directed, provocative and comprehensive. It is a long movie but worth it. biopic that shines with exquisite camera movements and amazing performances to tell this compelling story of the three men who popularized the rap movement that came up in the 1980s. Highly recommended to all rap music lovers. I grew up with their great songs.