Straight Outta Compton (film)
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| Directed by | F. Gary Gray |
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| Cinematography | Matthew Libatique |
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| Music by | Joseph Trapanese |
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| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
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Running time | 147 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $28–50 million |
| Box office | $201.6 million |
Straight Outta Compton is a 2015 American biographical drama film that tells the story of hip-hop group N.W.A's rise and fall under manager Jerry Heller. The film, directed by F. Gary Gray, stars O’Shea Jackson Jr., Corey Hawkins, and Jason Mitchell as Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, and Eazy-E, respectively. Released in August 2015, the film received critical acclaim and was a box office success, grossing over $201 million worldwide. Straight Outta Compton earned several awards and nominations, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay and a win for Outstanding Motion Picture at the 47th NAACP Image Awards.