Straight Outta Compton (2015)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Strong Left
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.9
Overview
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 b...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Overview
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 b...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Strong Left
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes a critique of systemic racism and police brutality, championing the power of artistic expression as a voice for the marginalized against oppressive forces, thus aligning with progressive ideology.
Straight Outta Compton features a diverse, predominantly Black cast that accurately reflects its real-life subjects. The narrative explicitly addresses and critiques systemic racism and police brutality, making these strong DEI themes central to the film's core message.
Secondary
Straight Outta Compton does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is solely focused on the rise and fall of N.W.A., their music, and the social issues they faced, without engaging with queer identity in any capacity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a biopic depicting real historical figures from the hip-hop group N.W.A. and their associates. All major and named characters are portrayed on screen with the same gender as their historical counterparts, with no instances of gender alteration.
The film is a biopic depicting real-life historical figures from the hip-hop group N.W.A. and their associates. All major characters are portrayed by actors matching the documented race of the historical individuals.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.8
7.8
Critic Ratings
8.9
7.2
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