Straight Outta Compton Movie (2015): Where to watch and stream online

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Straight Outta Compton

2015, Movie, 2h 27min

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.

"Straight Outta Compton" — drama, music and biography movie produced in USA and Japan and released in 2015. It has a great rating on IMDb: 7.8 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 2h 27min. "Straight Outta Compton" is currently available to stream on Netflix and for rent and to buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Store, Rakuten TV and Sky Store. Click on a playlink to watch it now!

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Reviews

Critic Ignatiy Vishnevetsky

The music remains essential, even if the movie isn’t.

Read full review at The A.V. Club

Critic Odie Henderson

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...engaged with its well-executed action scenes...

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Olly Richards

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Potent and visceral in its depiction of street life and blinged-up excess alike, Straight Outta Compton delivers big beats of both kinds.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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...the movie does a good job of showing the pure electric craziness of the music that NWA first produced: it shows how their angry lyrics were politicised...

Read full review at The Guardian

Casper Björner

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Very good, raw, real - and brings back all the memories of that time! really enjoyed

4 years ago

Critic Craig Williams

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The NWA story is told in the style of a luxe, classic-era studio biopic. And it's scintillating.

Read full review at Little White Lies

Frequently asked questions

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"Straight Outta Compton" is a powerful drama that captures the rise of the groundbreaking rap group N.W.A. in the mid-1980s, amidst the tumultuous backdrop of Compton, California. This film delves into their journey as they transform their harsh realities and unapologetic truths into raw and impactful music that defies authority. As they gain fame and influence, they confront not only societal challenges but also inner conflicts and betrayal within their ranks. The story highlights how these young artists become the voice for a generation facing oppression and injustice, sparking a cultural revolution that resonates to this day. With gritty realism, it showcases both their musical genius and personal struggles in an era where expression often led to controversy. "Straight Outta Compton" is more than just a biopic; it's an exploration of identity, resilience, and the fight for authentic representation in music and society.

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You can stream Straight Outta Compton on: Netflix Apple TV Store Amazon Store Rakuten TV Sky Store

What movies are similar to Straight Outta Compton? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Straight Outta Compton include Green Book, Yuli, Amundsen, The Current War, Dawn of Evil: Rise of the Reich, The Outlaw.

When was Straight Outta Compton released in theaters? Toggle content

Straight Outta Compton was released in theaters on August 28, 2015.