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Get On Up

PG-1320142h 19mTate Taylor
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 80% · Metacritic 71
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"The Funk Don't Quit"

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

DramaMusicHistory
Vietnam War1970sBiographySouth CarolinaSingerBreaking The Fourth WallDomestic ViolenceSongwriter1980s1950s

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Frequently asked questions

What is Get On Up (2014) about?

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

Who stars in Get On Up?

Get On Up stars Chadwick Boseman (James Brown), Nelsan Ellis (Bobby Byrd), Dan Aykroyd (Ben Bart), Viola Davis (Susie Brown), Lennie James (Joe Brown). The film was directed by Tate Taylor.

How long is Get On Up?

Get On Up has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2014. It is rated PG-13.

Is Get On Up worth watching?

Get On Up holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 80. Fans of Drama, Music, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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