Get on Up movie latest review

22 December 2024 at 11:21 am by Sai

Get on Up is a very exciting movie. It has Drama, Music. The director of the movie is Tate Taylor. The story is written by N/A. Victoria Pearman, Mick Jagger, Tate Taylor, Brian Grazer, Erica Huggins are made the movie. The movie came out on August 1, 2014. If you like movies with genres such as Drama, Music, you will love this one.

Get on Up plot summury

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

Get on Up Overview

Movie Name Get on Up
Release Date August 1, 2014
Original Language English
Runtime 139 min
Country United States of America
Genres Drama, Music
Director Tate Taylor
Producers Victoria Pearman, Mick Jagger, Tate Taylor, Brian Grazer, Erica Huggins
Writer N/A
Editors Michael McCusker
Cinematography Stephen Goldblatt
Music Thomas Newman
Screenplay John-Henry Butterworth, Jez Butterworth, Steven Baigelman
Production Companies Jagged Films, Imagine Entertainment, Universal Pictures

Movie Details and Overview

The movie is directed by Tate Taylor. It is very beautiful to watch. The cameraman, Stephen Goldblatt, did a great job. The scenes from the movie such as Drama, Music look amazing. The music by Thomas Newman is very nice. It matches the story and makes the movie even better.

Expectations from movie

The movie is 139 minutes long. It has lots of elements like action, emotions, surprises. If you like genres like Drama, Music movies, you will enjoy this movie. The story is interesting, and you will want to watch till the end.

Get on Up movie Ratings

Right now, Get on Up has a score of 6.758 out of 10. This rating comes from 516 people. The movie is still playing in theaters, so the score might change later. Most people like it because it has highlighted strengths like good action or strong story.

Get on Up Screenshots

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Cast Details Overview

Name Role
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
Octavia Spencer Aunt Honey
Nick Eversman Mick Jagger
Tika Sumpter Yvonne Fair
James DuMont Corporal Dooley
Billy Slaughter Pool Cleaner
Ritchie Montgomery Warden
Craig Robinson Maceo Parker
Brandon Mychal Smith Little Richard
Aloe Blacc Nafloyd Scott
Josh Hopkins Ralph Bass
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Vicki Anderson
Tariq Trotter Pee Wee Ellis
Keith D. Robinson Baby Roy
Stacey Scowley Penelope White
Liz Mikel Gertrude Sanders
Julius Tennon Grandpa Byrd
Allison Janney Kathy
John Benjamin Hickey Richard
J.D. Evermore Seminar Presenter
Carol Lee Mavis
Cleta Elaine Ellington Shirley Buell
Jim Gleason Insurance Salesman
Ahna O'Reilly Reporter
Antonius Charles Black Infantryman
Donald Watkins Black Infantryman
Corey Sorenson Pilot
Hunter Burke Soldier
Jamarion Scott Little James Brown
Jordan Scott Little James Brown
Rena DeAngelo Reno Reporter
Aakomon Jones Bobby Bennett
George Quinones Lynched Man
Aaron Jay Rome Frankie Avalon
Atkins Estimond Big Junior
Clyde Jones Daddy Grace
Michael Papajohn 1949 Cop
Denzel Reed Big Kid
Phyllis Montana LeBlanc Mrs. Byrd
Taura Cherne Sarah Byrd
Kirk Bovill Announcer
Cariella Smith Diner Waitress
Jacinte Blankenship Velma Brown
Sandra DeNise Female in Audience
Sheldon Frett Susie's Soldier
Mario J. Radford JB Chauffeur
Joe T. Blankenship Alan Leeds
Randy Smith Minder
Alvin Edney II Teddy Brown
Adrien Scott Robinson Little Christmas Boy
Elliott June Rogers Little Christmas Girl
Jamell Richardson Jimmy Nolen
Jason Davis Mayor White
Justin Hall Bootsy
David Carzell Catfish
Dominic Thigpen Chicken
Matt Thompson 1949 Cop
Aaron J. Brooks Insurance Agent

Crew Details Overview

Name Role
John-Henry Butterworth Screenplay
Jez Butterworth Screenplay
Tate Taylor Director
Steven Baigelman Screenplay
Danny Epper Stunts
Trish Hofmann Executive Producer
Michael McCusker Editor
Victoria Pearman Producer
Mick Jagger Producer
Tate Taylor Producer
John Norris Executive Producer
Kerry Barden Casting
Paul Schnee Casting
Peter Afterman Executive Producer
Brian Grazer Producer
Erica Huggins Producer
D. Stevens Still Photographer
Jason King Sound Effects Editor
Jason King Sound Designer
Will Arnot Steadicam Operator
Gary Trentham Production Coordinator
Cate Hardman Script Supervisor
Craig Dollinger Boom Operator
Sharen Davis Costume Design
Scott Millan Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Rickley W. Dumm Sound Effects Editor
Daniel Saxlid Dialogue Editor
John-Henry Butterworth Executive Producer
Robert L. Sephton Sound Effects Editor
Budd Carr Music Supervisor
Margaret Yen Music Supervisor
Steven A. Morrow Sound mixer
Robert L. Sephton Sound Designer
Stephen Goldblatt Director of Photography
Mark Ricker Production Design
Will Arnot Camera Operator
Thomas Newman Original Music Composer
Anna Culp Executive Producer
Jesse Rosenthal Art Direction
Curt Sobel Music Editor
Jordan Corngold Music Editor
Bill Bernstein Music Editor
Jez Butterworth Executive Producer
Rena DeAngelo Set Decoration
Robin Mulcahy Fisichella Production Supervisor
Greg P. Russell Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Colin J. Campbell Gaffer
Chuck Picerni Jr. Stunts
Cleta Elaine Ellington First Assistant Director
Steven Ritzi Stunts
Lex D. Geddings Stunt Coordinator
Tony Donno Stunt Driver
Michael Endoso Stunt Driver
Jeff Brockton Stunt Driver
Tim Bell Stunts
William Scharpf Stunts
Mark Yawn Stunt Driver
Carl Anthony Nespoli Stunt Driver
Philip Fornah Stunts
Sean Paul Braud Stunts

Overall Review

Get on Up is a great movie for people who like Drama, Music. Chadwick Boseman and Nelsan Ellis are acted very well as James Brown and Bobby Byrd. Dan Aykroyd, Viola Davis, Lennie James, Fred Melamed, Jill Scott, Octavia Spencer, and other actors also do a very good job. The movie has amazing songs, scenes, and a strong story. The camera work and music make the movie even better. This is a movie you should watch if you like Drama, Music.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the director of the Get on Up?

Tate Taylor directed the movie.

What genres does Get on Up belong to?

Get on Up is a Drama, Music movie.

When was Get on Up released?

Get on Up was released on August 1, 2014.

How long is Get on Up?

The movie has a runtime of 139 min.

Who wrote the screenplay for Get on Up?

The screenplay was written by N/A.