Get On Up

The Funk Don't Quit

20142h 19m6.8(588 votes)

DramaMusicHistory

Synopsis

A chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history.

Get On Up (2014) is a drama, music, and history film directed by Tate Taylor. It stars Chadwick Boseman, Nelsan Ellis, and Dan Aykroyd. The film runs for 2 hours 19 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 from 588 votes.

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Director

Tate Taylor

Cast

Chadwick Boseman

James Brown

Nelsan Ellis

Bobby Byrd

Dan Aykroyd

Ben Bart

Viola Davis

Susie Brown

Lennie James

Joe Brown

Fred Melamed

Syd Nathan

Jill Scott

DeeDee Brown

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Where can I watch Get On Up?

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Who stars in Get On Up?

Get On Up stars Chadwick Boseman, Nelsan Ellis, Dan Aykroyd, and Viola Davis, and was directed by Tate Taylor.

How long is Get On Up?

Get On Up has a runtime of 2 hours 19 minutes.

When did Get On Up come out?

Get On Up was released in 2014.

What genre is Get On Up?

Get On Up is a drama, music, and history film.

Is Get On Up worth watching?

Get On Up holds an average audience score of 6.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.