Straight Outta Compton Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Dec. 28, 2015

Straight Outta Compton

Release Date: Friday, August 14, 2015 Theaters

Starring: Corey Hawkins • Jason Mitchell • Oshea Jackson Jr

Screenwriter: Andrea Berloff • Leigh Savidge • Alan Wenkus • Tomica Woods

R Drama 2 hrs, 27 m

4.38 / 5.0

79% WILL SEE 21% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: In the mid-1980s, the streets of Compton, California, were some of the most dangerous in the country. When five young men translated their experiences growing up into brutally honest music that rebelled against abusive authority, they gave an explosive voice to a silenced generation. Following the meteoric rise and fall of N.W.A., Straight Outta Compton tells the astonishing story of how these youngsters revolutionized music and pop culture forever the moment they told the world the truth about life in the hood and ignited a cultural war.

Drama True Story Mystery

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Who stars in Straight Outta Compton – Cast List

C
Corey Hawkins
... Dr. Dre

Crime 101, In the Heights
J
Jason Mitchell
... Eazy-E

Black Heat, Detroit
O
Oshea Jackson Jr
... Ice Cube

Who is making Straight Outta Compton – Crew List

The film's writer Andrea Berloff last penned The Mother and The Kitchen.

Director: —
Screenwriters: Andrea Berloff
Leigh Savidge
Alan Wenkus
Producers: Matt Alvarez
Ice Cube
David Engel
Bill Strauss

Studios: Universal Pictures
Production Company: Circle of Confusion
Cube Vision

Production – What we know about the Straight Outta Compton

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Apr 2015

Completed

Changed Straight Outta Compton movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Feb 2015

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Jun 2014

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Mar 2014

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Universal is casting and production is to begin this summer.

Apr 2012

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

May 2010

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language throughout, strong sexuality/nudity, violence, and drug use
Runtime: 2 hrs, 27 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Straight Outta Compton Trailers and Clips

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Straight Outta Compton Release Date: When was the film released?

Straight Outta Compton was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, August 14 , 2015. There were 13 13 other movies released on the same date, including The Man From U.N.C.L.E, Return to Sender and Underdogs.

Straight Outta Compton DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

Straight Outta Compton is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Saturday, January 19, 2016. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of Straight Outta Compton today on Amazon.

Straight Outta Compton Digital Release Date

Straight Outta Compton is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.