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Get On Up (2014)

The Funk Don't Quit

  • Drama
  • Music
  • History

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

Rating
6.8 / 10 (592 votes)
Release date
August 1, 2014
Runtime
2h 19m
Language
English
Director
Tate Taylor
Status
Released
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Top cast

  • 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

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