Get On Up
Seen it?2014 | 139 min | Drama, Music, History
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (6.8 out of 10). A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Rocketman or Straight Outta Compton, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 19 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: peril. Probably too much for younger kids.
A chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$33 million worldwide on a $30 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 113K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tate Taylor
- Chadwick BosemanJames Brown
- Nelsan EllisBobby Byrd
- Dan AykroydBen Bart
- Viola DavisSusie Brown
- Lennie JamesJoe Brown
- Fred MelamedSyd Nathan
- Jill ScottDeeDee Brown
- Octavia SpencerAunt Honey
- Nick EversmanMick Jagger
- Tika SumpterYvonne Fair