Straight Outta Compton (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2015, Straight Outta Compton is a drama, music and history film directed by F. Gary Gray, running about 147 minutes. “The Story of N.W.A.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Straight Outta Compton stars O'Shea Jackson Jr. as Ice Cube, Corey Hawkins as Dr. Dre, Jason Mitchell as Eazy-E and Neil Brown Jr. as DJ Yella, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Straight Outta Compton has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $201.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium, Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel and 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 Straight Outta Compton page.
If you liked it. Fans of Straight Outta Compton tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Straight Outta Compton (2015)?
- In US, Straight Outta Compton is available to stream on Peacock Premium, Philo and Starz Apple TV Channel, and 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 Straight Outta Compton worth watching?
- Straight Outta Compton holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, music and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Straight Outta Compton?
- Straight Outta Compton stars O'Shea Jackson Jr., Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell, Neil Brown Jr. and Aldis Hodge.
- When was Straight Outta Compton released?
- Straight Outta Compton was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 147 minutes.