Get on Up (2014)
Movie 2h 19m ★ 6.8/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, teach me something
Dating from 2014, Get on Up sits in the drama, history and music corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Tate Taylor. The cast includes Nelsan Ellis, Lennie James and Octavia Spencer. The running time is 2h 19m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.8 out of 10.
Synopsis
A chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history.
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Cast & crew
- Tate TaylorDirector
- Nelsan Ellisas Bobby Byrd
- Lennie Jamesas Joe Brown
- Octavia Spenceras Aunt Honey
- Dan Aykroydas Ben Bart
- Viola Davisas Susie Brown
- Tika Sumpteras Yvonne Fair
- James DuMontas Corporal Dooley
- Craig Robinsonas Maceo Parker
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Questions about Get on Up
- What genre is Get on Up?
- Get on Up is categorised as Drama, History, Music.
- Who stars in Get on Up?
- Nelsan Ellis, Lennie James, Octavia Spencer, Dan Aykroyd, Viola Davis appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Get on Up?
- Tate Taylor directed Get on Up.
- How long is Get on Up?
- Get on Up runs for 2h 19m (139 minutes).
- Is Get on Up worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Get on Up?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
