Starred Up (2014): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Starred Up is a 2014 drama directed by David Mackenzie, starring Ben Mendelsohn, Jack O'Connell and Rupert Friend. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 99% on Rotten Tomatoes and 81 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- David Mackenzie
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Tribeca Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Starred Up About?
The premise of Starred Up without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Transferred to an adult prison, 19-year-old Eric is unexpectedly confronted by his estranged and volatile father, Neville, also an inmate. The harsh realities of maximum security force Eric to navigate a dangerous environment, facing his own anger and the complicated relationship with his father. He must also contend with a corrupt system and the challenges of survival within the prison walls.
Starred Up Cast
Ben Mendelsohn leads the cast, with Jack O'Connell and Rupert Friend. Directed by David Mackenzie; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director David Mackenzie
More from David Mackenzie
More films directed by David Mackenzie, best-rated first: Hell or High Water, Outlaw King, Homemade and Relay.
Starred Up Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Starred Up 99% on Rotten Tomatoes and 81 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 99% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 84%
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Metacritic 81 Metascore
User score 8.0
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TMDB 71% User score
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Letterboxd 3.9 /5
129 ratings
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Starred Up Plot Summary
What happens in Starred Up from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Eric, a troubled 19-year-old, is “starred up” from a juvenile facility to a high-security adult prison due to his age and a history of violent behavior. Inside, he confronts the harsh reality of prison life, especially since his father, Neville, is serving a life sentence and holds a significant position as a lieutenant for the prison’s controlling crime boss. Faced with the grim atmosphere, Eric’s aggression escalates as he violently attacks both guards and inmates.
Full summary
The whole story of Starred Up, scene by scene
Starred Up Box Office
Starred Up grossed $3 million worldwide. $54,915 came from the US and Canada and $3 million (98%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$3M
- US & Canada
- $54.9K
- International
- $3M
Starred Up Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Starred Up.
How Well Do You Know Starred 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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What is the name of the main character in 'Starred Up'?
Starred Up Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “超危險人物” and “Les poings contre les murs”.
- Also known as
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- 超危險人物
- Les poings contre les murs
- Encarcerado
- Mauern der Gewalt
- Convicto (Starred Up)
- Γροθιές στους τοίχους
- Il ribelle - Starred Up
- От звонка до звонка
- Blodsband
- Yüksek Risk
- 深狱父子情
- Convicto
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- 스타드 업
- כמו גדול
- Към звездите
- 名もなき塀の中の王
- Convicte
- Strožja kazen
- Įkalintasis
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Starred Up FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Starred Up, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Starred Up?
Starred Up runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Starred Up released?
Starred Up was released on August 27, 2014.
Who directed Starred Up?
Starred Up was directed by David Mackenzie.
More films by David Mackenzie Who is in the cast of Starred Up?
Starred Up stars Ben Mendelsohn, Jack O'Connell and Rupert Friend, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Starred Up make at the box office?
Starred Up grossed $3 million worldwide ($54,915 domestic, $3 million international).
How is Starred Up rated?
Starred Up has 99% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic, 71% on TMDB and 3.9/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Starred Up have a post-credit scene?
No. Starred Up has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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