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 GrayWriters:
Jonathan Herman (screenplay), Andrea Berloff (screenplay) | 3 more credits »Stars:
O'Shea Jackson Jr., Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell | See full cast & crew »
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50 ( 4)
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. Written by Universal Pictures
Plot Keywords:
hip hop | rap music | gangsta rap | nwa | rags to riches |Taglines:
The world's most dangerous times created the world's most dangerous groupGenres:
Biography | Drama | History | MusicMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for language throughout, strong sexuality/nudity, violence, and drug use | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Official Sites:
Official site | Official site [Japan]Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
14 August 2015 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Egyenesen Comptonból See more »Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$28,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$56,100,000 (USA) (14 August 2015)Gross:
$161,029,270 (USA) (16 October 2015)Company Credits
Production Co:
Circle of Confusion, Crucial Films, Cube Vision See more »
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Technical Specs
Runtime:
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ColorAspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1
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[extends his hand]
CNN Journalist: Brian.
Ice Cube: [retracts his hand] Eat a dick, Brian. Get the fuck out my house. Y'all done here.
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Written by The D.O.C. (as Tracy Curry), Kokane (as Jerry Long), M.C. Ren (as Lorenzo Patterson), Dr. Dre (as Andre Young)
Performed by NWA (as N.W.A)
Courtesy of Priority Records/Ruthless Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
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Trivia
Night club and studio runner Lonzo is Alonzo Williams, who along with Dr. Dre and DJ Yellawere in the group World Class Wreckin' Cru, famous for the song "Turn Off The Lights" (featuring an early appearance of singer Michel'le) and for wearing lace gloves à la many 80s R&B acts. See more »Goofs
At the opening of the movie, set in the year 1986, Eazy E is depicted wearing a black Chicago White Sox calligraphic 'SOX' logo baseball cap. The White Sox did not adopt using that cap until 1990-1991. See more »Quotes
Ice Cube: [Cube is upset at the reporter asking questions about "Fuck Tha Police", Cube's relationship with the Nation of Islam & his feelings about Jerry Heller, instead of asking about Rodney King] But I get it. The bigger the story, the bigger the check in your field of work. I shouldn't blame you, it's not your fault. What's your name?[extends his hand]
CNN Journalist: Brian.
Ice Cube: [retracts his hand] Eat a dick, Brian. Get the fuck out my house. Y'all done here.
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Connections
Referenced in Late Night with Seth Meyers: Elijah Wood/Horatio Sanz/Jess Glynne/Abe Laboriel Jr. (2015) See more »Soundtracks
Appetite For DestructionWritten by The D.O.C. (as Tracy Curry), Kokane (as Jerry Long), M.C. Ren (as Lorenzo Patterson), Dr. Dre (as Andre Young)
Performed by NWA (as N.W.A)
Courtesy of Priority Records/Ruthless Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
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Q: Is there a post-credits scene?
