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Straight Outta Compton

7.820152h 27mRMovieDramaMusicHistory

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
WritersAlan Wenkus·Andrea Berloff
ProducersIce Cube·Dr. Dre

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NetflixNetflixNetflix Standard with AdsNetflix Standard with AdsStarz Apple TV channelStarz Apple TV channel
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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 is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard and Starz in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Straight Outta Compton on Netflix?

Yes — Straight Outta Compton is available on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

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Straight Outta Compton is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

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).