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Straight Outta Compton

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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…

DirectorF. Gary Gray
WritersS. Leigh Savidge·Alan Wenkus
ProducersDr. Dre·Ice Cube

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by F. Gary Gray

OJO'Shea Jackson Jr.
O'Shea Jackson Jr.
Ice Cube
CHCorey Hawkins
Corey Hawkins
Dr. Dre
JMJason Mitchell
Jason Mitchell
Eazy-E
NJNeil Brown Jr.
Neil Brown Jr.
DJ Yella
AHAldis Hodge
Aldis Hodge
MC Ren
PGPaul Giamatti
Paul Giamatti
Jerry Heller
RTR. Marcos Taylor
R. Marcos Taylor
Suge Knight
LSLaKeith Stanfield
LaKeith Stanfield
Snoop Dogg
CPCarra Patterson
Carra Patterson
Tomica
EGElena Goode
Elena Goode
Nicole
ASAlexandra Shipp
Alexandra Shipp
Kim
TETate Ellington
Tate Ellington
Bryan Turner

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Straight Outta Compton — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Straight Outta Compton?

Straight Outta Compton isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Straight Outta Compton on Netflix?

No, Straight Outta Compton is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

Is Straight Outta Compton on Amazon Prime Video?

Straight Outta Compton isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Straight Outta Compton for free?

Straight Outta Compton isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

Is Straight Outta Compton based on a true story?

Yes — Straight Outta Compton is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).