Get on Up

2014    2h 19m    PG-13
Drama, Biography, Music
6.981%68%68%
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A chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history.
Directed By
Tate Taylor
Written By
Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth, Steven Baigelman
Studio
Jagged Films, Imagine Entertainment, Universal Pictures

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Cast of Get on Up
  • 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
  • James DuMontCorporal Dooley
  • Billy SlaughterPool Cleaner
  • Ritchie MontgomeryWarden
  • Craig RobinsonMaceo Parker
  • Brandon Mychal SmithLittle Richard
  • Aloe BlaccNafloyd Scott
  • Josh HopkinsRalph Bass
  • Aunjanue Ellis-TaylorVicki Anderson
  • Tariq TrotterPee Wee Ellis
  • Keith D. RobinsonBaby Roy
  • Stacey ScowleyPenelope White
  • Liz MikelGertrude Sanders
  • Julius TennonGrandpa Byrd
  • Allison JanneyKathy
  • John Benjamin HickeyRichard
  • J.D. EvermoreSeminar Presenter
  • Carol LeeMavis
  • Cleta Elaine EllingtonShirley Buell
  • Jim GleasonInsurance Salesman
  • Ahna O'ReillyReporter
  • Antonius CharlesBlack Infantryman
  • Donald WatkinsBlack Infantryman
  • Corey SorensonPilot
  • Hunter BurkeSoldier
  • Jamarion ScottLittle James Brown
  • Jordan ScottLittle James Brown
  • Rena DeAngeloReno Reporter
  • Aakomon JonesBobby Bennett
  • George QuinonesLynched Man
  • Aaron Jay RomeFrankie Avalon
  • Atkins EstimondBig Junior
  • Clyde JonesDaddy Grace
  • Michael Papajohn1949 Cop
  • Denzel ReedBig Kid
  • Phyllis Montana LeBlancMrs. Byrd
  • Taura CherneSarah Byrd
  • Kirk BovillAnnouncer
  • Cariella SmithDiner Waitress
  • Jacinte BlankenshipVelma Brown
  • Sandra DeNiseFemale in Audience
  • Sheldon FrettSusie's Soldier
  • Mario J. RadfordJB Chauffeur
  • Joe T. BlankenshipAlan Leeds
  • Randy SmithMinder
  • Alvin Edney IITeddy Brown
  • Adrien Scott RobinsonLittle Christmas Boy
  • Elliott June RogersLittle Christmas Girl
  • Jamell RichardsonJimmy Nolen
  • Jason DavisMayor White
  • Justin HallBootsy
  • David CarzellCatfish
  • Dominic ThigpenChicken
  • Matt Thompson1949 Cop
  • Aaron J. BrooksInsurance Agent
Get on Up Reviews
Watch Get on Up Videos
  • Get On Up
  • Get On Up (Trailer 1)
  • Get On Up (UK Trailer 1)
  • Get On Up (Fathom Events Trailer)
  • Get On Up: Charismatic
  • Get On Up: The TAMI Show
  • Get On Up: Bigger Than Life
  • Get On Up: Live At The Apollo
  • Get On Up: The Journey (Featurette)
  • Get On Up: A Look Inside (Featurette)
  • Get On Up: Nelsan Ellis On His Character
  • Get On Up: Craig Robinson On His Character
  • Get On Up: Chadwick Boseman On Taking The Part
  • Get On Up: Dan Aykroyd On How He Knew James Brown
  • Get On Up: Musician Series: Ice Cube (Featurette)
  • Get On Up: Musician Series: Jill Scott (Featurette)
  • Get On Up: Musician Series: Ceelo Green (Featurette)
  • Get On Up: Musician Series: Mick Jagger (Featurette)
  • Get On Up: Viola Davis On Becoming Involved With The Film
  • Get On Up: Musician Series: Pharrell Williams (Featurette)
  • Get On Up: Aloe Blacc On Why People Should Go See Get On Up
  • Get On Up: Jill Scot On Why Was Wanted To Be A Part Of The Film
  • Get On Up: Octavia Spencer On What Tate Taylor Brings To The Film
  • Get On Up: Tate Taylor On What Brian Grazer And Mick Jagger Bring To The Film
  • Get On Up: James And Dede Brown Argue In Their Bedroom
  • Get On Up: James Brown Explains His Music To A Reporter
  • Get On Up: James Brown Performs Night Train At The Apollo
  • Get On Up: Aunt Honey Tells James He Is Going To Be Somebody
  • Get On Up: James Talks To His Mom In The Apollo Dressing Room
  • Get On Up: Ben Bart Gives James Brown Some Advice On His Plane
  • Get On Up: James Brown And His Band Try To Iron Out A Song In Rehersal

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