1. 8 Mile
#716 most popular movie yesterdayCapturing the gritty atmosphere of Detroit's 1990s hip-hop scene, 8 Mile is anchored by Eminem’s semi-autobiographical performance, chronicling the struggles of aspiring rapper Jimmy 'B-Rabbit' Smith. Fans of Straight Outta Compton will appreciate the authentic battle raps and the depiction of hip-hop as a means of escaping socioeconomic hardships.
7 movies like 8 Mile...2. Boyz n the Hood
#1,067 most popular movie yesterdayAlthough not focused on the rap industry, Boyz n the Hood offers an intimate look at the challenging environments that influenced N.W.A. and the South Central Los Angeles culture depicted in Straight Outta Compton.
8 movies like Boyz n the Hood...3. Hustle & Flow
#2,547 most popular movie yesterdayChronicling the ambitions of a Memphis pimp with a mid-life crisis who turns to hip-hop as an escape, Hustle & Flow echoes the DIY spirit of N.W.A.'s rise in Straight Outta Compton, showcasing the transformational power of music.
8 movies like Hustle & Flow...4. Get Rich or Die Tryin'
#2,632 most popular movie yesterdayStarring 50 Cent and mirroring aspects of his own rise to fame, Get Rich or Die Tryin' is an urban drama about a drug dealer who turns away from crime to pursue a career in rap music, beset by life-threatening obstacles reminiscent of those in Straight Outta Compton.
6 movies like Get Rich or Die Tryin'...5. Notorious
#3,590 most popular movie yesterdayPainting a biographical portrait of Christopher Wallace, known as The Notorious B.I.G., this film parallels Straight Outta Compton with its raw depiction of the rise of a legendary hip-hop artist from the streets to stardom, and the tribulations faced along the journey.
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