Content Warnings
- 🔴 70/100 Strip club scene with suggestive dancing and partial nudity.
- 🟡 50/100 Sexual content and suggestive behavior in a party scene.
- 🔴 80/100 Characters smoking marijuana and discussing drug use.
- 🔴 100/100 Heavy drug use depicted, including cocaine and alcohol abuse.
- 🔴 90/100 Police brutality and violent confrontation.
- 🔴 85/100 Gang violence and shootings depicted.
- 🔴 100/100 Frequent use of racial slurs and profanity.
- 🔴 90/100 Explicit lyrics in musical performances and dialogue.
Details for Straight Outta Compton (2015)
What is the plot of 'Straight Outta Compton' (2015)?
'Straight Outta Compton' is a biographical drama that follows the rise and fall of the influential hip-hop group N.W.A. The movie explores their origins in Compton, California, their groundbreaking music, and the challenges they faced with authorities, the music industry, and internal conflicts.
Who plays the main members of N.W.A in the movie?
O'Shea Jackson Jr. plays his real-life father, Ice Cube; Corey Hawkins portrays Dr. Dre; Jason Mitchell stars as Eazy-E; and Neil Brown Jr. plays DJ Yella. The film also features Paul Giamatti as the group's manager, Jerry Heller.
Is 'Straight Outta Compton' based on a true story?
Yes, 'Straight Outta Compton' is based on the true story of N.W.A, a pioneering hip-hop group that emerged in the late 1980s. The film dramatizes their experiences, including their confrontations with law enforcement, their impact on music, and the personal and professional struggles within the group.
What was the cultural impact of 'Straight Outta Compton'?
The movie highlights N.W.A's role in bringing the realities of street life and police brutality to mainstream audiences through their music. It also underscores their influence on hip-hop culture and the music industry, as well as the controversies surrounding their lyrics and public image.
Did 'Straight Outta Compton' receive any awards or nominations?
Yes, the film was critically acclaimed and received several accolades, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay. It also won the BET Award for Best Movie and was praised for its performances, direction, and historical significance.
