Get On Up

A kinetic, soulful biopic that jumps through time, powered by a magnetic performance and raw emotional honesty.

Directed by

Tate Taylor

Genres

Drama, Music, History

Starring

Chadwick Boseman, Nelsan Ellis, Dan Aykroyd

Tagline

The Funk Don't Quit

Overview

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

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic, dark and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, ambition, family, music

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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