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2015 · 147 min · R

Straight Outta Compton

Directed by F. Gary Gray · Drama, Music, History

Straight Outta Compton (2015) is a Drama film, directed by F. Gary Gray set in Los Angeles and Detroit during the 1980s–1990s. It runs 147 minutes and is rated R.

A biopic, with a tense and melancholic tone. Themes of prejudice & racism, friendship, and betrayal run throughout.

Composer
Joseph Trapanese
Cinematography
Matthew Libatique
Cast
O'Shea Jackson Jr.Corey HawkinsJason MitchellNeil Brown Jr.Aldis HodgePaul GiamattiR. Marcos TaylorLaKeith Stanfield

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Los AngelesDetroit
Setting
Urban
When
1980s1990s

Premise & themes

Premise
Biopic
Themes
Prejudice & RacismFriendshipBetrayal
Tone
TenseMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
True Story

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