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Straight Outta Compton (2015)

★ 7.8R147 minDirector: F. Gary Gray

2015 film by F. Gary Gray

Straight Outta Compton is a 2015 American epic biographical drama film that tells the story of hip-hop group N.W.A's rise and fall under manager Jerry Heller. The film, directed by F. Gary Gray, stars O'Shea Jackson Jr., Corey Hawkins, and Jason Mitchell as Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, and Eazy-E, respectively. Released in August 2015, the film received positive reviews and was a box office success, grossing $201.6 million worldwide. Straight Outta Compton earned several awards and nominations, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay and a win for Outstanding Motion Picture at the 47th NAACP Image Awards.

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What is Straight Outta Compton about?
Straight Outta Compton (2015) — 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
Is Straight Outta Compton based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Straight Outta Compton scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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