Get On Up (2014): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Get On Up is a 2014 biographical drama directed by Tate Taylor, starring Chadwick Boseman, Nelsan Ellis and Dan Aykroyd. It runs 2 hours 19 minutes and earned $33.4 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture at the Actor Awards (SAG) 2015. Critics gave it 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 19m (139 min)
- Director
- Tate Taylor
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Get On Up About?
The premise of Get On Up without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Born into poverty in 1930s South Carolina, James Brown’s challenging childhood shaped his ambition to overcome adversity. He rose from gospel music beginnings to become a sensation on the "chitlin' circuit," captivating audiences with his distinctive soulful sound and energetic dance style. Despite personal struggles and controversies that unfolded throughout his career, Brown's immense talent and innovative performances established him as a defining icon of 20th-century music.
Get On Up Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- african american
- breaking the fourth wall
- 1970s
- 1960s
- funky music
- black musician
- soul music
- based on true story
- based on real person
- vietnam war
- airplane engine fire
- airfield
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- husband wife relationship
- hollywood vanity mirror
- anti aircraft fire
- tv show
- dysfunctional family
- revolver
- rural setting
- city
- artist
- mule
- brothel madam
- police car
- theft
- prison
- police arrest
- barbershop
- soldier
- burger flipper
- recording session
- luxury car
- briefcase chained to wrist
- briefcase full of money
- bank vault
- money transport
- do it yourself
- private jet
- learjet 23
- wife beater
- racism
- suspicion
- short temper
- mugshot
- slow motion scene
- african american protagonist
- male protagonist
- 20th century
- told in flashback
- three word title
Get On Up Cast
Chadwick Boseman leads the cast, with Nelsan Ellis and Dan Aykroyd. Directed by Tate Taylor; 9 actors are credited in all.
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Director Tate Taylor
Also Starring in Get On Up
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More films directed by Tate Taylor, best-rated first: The Help, Ma, The Girl on the Train and Ava.
Get On Up Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Get On Up 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 80% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 68%
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Metacritic 71 Metascore
User score 6.6
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TMDB 68% User score
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Letterboxd 3.3 /5
17 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.1 /5
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Get On Up Plot Summary
What happens in Get On Up from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 16 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens in 1993, featuring James Brown (Chadwick Boseman) as he navigates a dimly lit hallway, the echoes of an adoring audience chanting his name surround him. He reflects on the significant people who shaped his life. The narrative shifts back to 1988 in Augusta, Georgia, where James discovers that a private bathroom in a strip mall he owns has been used without his permission. During a confrontation with the trespasser, he surprisingly chooses to forgive, but an accident with a shotgun leads to police involvement.
Full summary
The whole story of Get On Up, scene by scene
Get On Up Box Office
Get On Up grossed $33.4 million worldwide. $30.7 million came from the US and Canada and $2.7 million (8%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$33.4M
- US & Canada
- $30.7M
- International
- $2.7M
Get On Up Awards & Nominations
Get On Up earned 1 award nomination, including Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture at the Actor Awards (SAG) 2015.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2015 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture
Get On Up Trailers & Videos
6 videos: 3 trailers and 3 clips.
- Trailer Trailer 2
- Trailer Official International Trailer
- Clip Chadwick Boseman Performs at the Boston Garden
- Clip The Story of James Brown
How Well Do You Know Get On Up?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the role of James Brown in 'Get On Up'?
Cars in Get On Up
32 cars on screen, including the 1953 Chevrolet One-Fifty Handyman and the 1987 Ford F-150.
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1953 Chevrolet One-Fifty Handyman Important role -
1987 Ford F-150 Important role -
1958 Ford Fairlane 500 Important role -
1986 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Important role
Get On Up Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Get on Up: A História de James Brown” and “James Brown: El rey del soul”.
- Also known as
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- Get on Up: A História de James Brown
- James Brown: El rey del soul
- Get on Up: Príbeh Jamese Browna
- I Feel Good: La historia de James Brown
- Джеймс Браун: Soul Brother № 1
- Džeimss Brauns: Ceļš augšup
- Ayağa Qalx
- Джеймс Браун: Путь наверх
- Get on Up - A James Brown sztori
- 激乐人心
- Get on Up - La storia di James Brown
- Příběh Jamese Browna
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- 제임스 브라운
- קומו על הרגליים
- Džeimsas Braunas. Pakeliui į viršų
- Get on Up: Историята на Джеймс Браун
- Tik uz augšu vien
- Get on Up - La vie de James Brown
- Get On Up: James Brown’un Hikâyesi
- Король соулу: Джеймс Браун
- เจมส์ บราวน์ เพลงเขย่าโลก
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Movies Like Get On Up
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including James Brown: Say It Loud, Get on the Bus and Make It Soul.
Get On Up FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Get On Up, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Get On Up?
Get On Up runs 2 hours 19 minutes (139 minutes).
When was Get On Up released?
Get On Up was released on August 1, 2014.
Who directed Get On Up?
Get On Up was directed by Tate Taylor.
More films by Tate Taylor Who is in the cast of Get On Up?
Get On Up stars Chadwick Boseman, Nelsan Ellis and Dan Aykroyd, among 9 credited actors.
How much did Get On Up make at the box office?
Get On Up grossed $33.4 million worldwide ($30.7 million domestic, $2.7 million international).
How is Get On Up rated?
Get On Up has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Was Get On Up nominated for any awards?
Get On Up received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Get On Up have a post-credit scene?
No. Get On Up has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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