Where to watch Straight Outta Compton (2015) tonight
Straight Outta Compton (2015) runs 2 h 27 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.8 from 4,353 TMDB members. 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 all began, Straight Outta Compton tells the true story of how these cultural rebels—armed only with their lyrics, swagger, bravado and raw talent—stood up to the authorities that…
- Runtime
- 2 h 27 min — ends 10:27 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- R (US)
- Genres
- Drama, Music, History
- Released
- August 11, 2015
- TMDB rating
- 7.8 / 10 from 4,353 votes
- Director
- F. Gary Gray
- Starring
- O'Shea Jackson Jr., Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell, Neil Brown Jr.
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Netflix (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription), Starz Apple TV channel (subscription).
Questions people ask
- How long is Straight Outta Compton?
- Straight Outta Compton is 2 h 27 min long (147 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:27 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Straight Outta Compton rated?
- Straight Outta Compton is rated R in the US.
- Is Straight Outta Compton a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Music reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
- Where can I stream Straight Outta Compton?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Netflix (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription), Starz Apple TV channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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