Read our editors' picks for the movies and shows we're watching in March, including "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier," Boss Level, and Zack Snyder's Justice League.
Looking for something new to add to your Watchlist? Check out our favorite stills from shows you can stream now on Paramount +.
Related lists from IMDb editors
Related lists from IMDb users
Title: Straight Outta Compton (2015)
Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| O'Shea Jackson Jr. | ... | Ice Cube | |
| Corey Hawkins | ... | Dr. Dre | |
| Jason Mitchell | ... | Eazy-E | |
| Neil Brown Jr. | ... | DJ Yella | |
| Aldis Hodge | ... | MC Ren | |
| Marlon Yates Jr. | ... | D.O.C. | |
| R. Marcos Taylor | ... | Suge Knight (as R. Marcus Taylor) | |
| Carra Patterson | ... | Tomica | |
| Alexandra Shipp | ... | Kim | |
| Paul Giamatti | ... | Jerry Heller | |
| Elena Goode | ... | Nicole | |
| Keith Powers | ... | Tyree | |
| Joshua Brockington | ... | Young Warren G | |
 |
Sheldon A. Smith | ... | Warren G |
| LaKeith Stanfield | ... | Snoop (as Lakeith Lee Stanfield) | |
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
When reading other reviews about this movie, I really get frustrated due to the lack of understanding about what this movie is really about. A lot of empty reviews only giving 1 star due to "explicit sexual content, and black men who does not respect the law".
What people does not seem to understand is that this is a movie about the rise, and fall of the biggest rap group ever, how they evolved and what power, money, and fame can to a man (and in this case, his relationship to his friends). As much as anything, this movie really is a lot about the abuse that a lot of black males experienced from the police in the 80's (which is still a very relevant topic).
Personally I am a big fan of N.W.A, without that being the reason I am rating this movie 9/10. It is a really interesting true story about some of THE great rap artists of our generation. Great performances by actors who looks a lot like the original group, as well as Paul Giamatti. Great directing, the movie has a really nice action curve, keeping things interesting throughout the movie, and really gives the public a good insight of the life of some of the biggest stars in the world during the 80's/90's.
This is the first time i have ever written an review on IMDb, even though I have a lot of strong opinions about movies, but I really had to come to this movies defence. This is one of those movies I am really expecting to see a 8,3 star rating or something similar, and it really frustrates me to see a lot of people giving this movie unnecessary hate. GREAT MOVIE, if you like N.W.A, it is really worth your while, and if you are not, it is still worth a watch just because of the really intriguing true story that "Straight Out Of Compton" is.
9/10 movie
11/10 will watch again