Get On Up 2014
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SplatA chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as James Brown
as Bobby Byrd
as Ben Bart
as Susie Brown
as Joe Brown
as Syd Nathan
as DeeDee Brown
as Aunt Honey
as Mick Jagger
as Yvonne Fair
Director:
Writer:
John-Henry Butterworth, Jez Butterworth, Steven Baigelman
Stars:
Chadwick Boseman, Nelsan Ellis, Dan Aykroyd, Viola Davis, Lennie James, Fred Melamed, Jill Scott, Octavia Spencer, Nick Eversman, Tika Sumpter,
Genres:
Drama,Music,History
Release Date:
2014 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
139 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Get On Up
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as James Brown
as Bobby Byrd
as Ben Bart
as Susie Brown
as Joe Brown
as Syd Nathan
as DeeDee Brown
as Aunt Honey
as Mick Jagger
as Yvonne Fair
as Corporal Dooley
as Pool Cleaner
as Warden
as Maceo Parker
as Little Richard
as Nafloyd Scott
as Ralph Bass
as Vicki Anderson
as Pee Wee Ellis
as Baby Roy
as Penelope White
as Gertrude Sanders
as Grandpa Byrd
as Kathy
as Richard
as Seminar Presenter
as Mavis
as Shirley Buell
as Insurance Salesman
as Reporter
as Black Infantryman
as Black Infantryman
as Pilot
as Soldier
as Little James Brown
as Little James Brown
as Reno Reporter
as Bobby Bennett
as Lynched Man
as Frankie Avalon
as Big Junior
as Daddy Grace
as 1949 Cop
as Big Kid
as Mrs. Byrd
as Sarah Byrd
as Announcer
as Diner Waitress
as Velma Brown
as Female in Audience
as Susie's Soldier
as JB Chauffeur
as Alan Leeds
as Minder
as Teddy Brown
as Little Christmas Boy
as Little Christmas Girl
as Jimmy Nolen
as Mayor White
as Bootsy
as Catfish
as Chicken
as 1949 Cop
as Insurance Agent
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