Straight Outta Compton
– In 1987, five young men, using brutally honest rhymes and hardcore beats, put their frustration and ..
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.
14 Aug 2015
English
Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.
F. Gary Gray
Jonathan Herman (screenplay), Andrea Berloff (screenplay), S. Leigh Savidge (story), Alan Wenkus (story), Andrea Berloff (story)
O'Shea Jackson Jr., Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell, Neil Brown Jr.
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.
Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 27 wins & 40 nominations.
$129,402,415
Universal Pictures