Get on Up (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2014, Get on Up is a drama and music film directed by Tate Taylor, running about 139 minutes. “The Funk Don't Quit” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history.
Who’s in it. Get on Up stars Chadwick Boseman as James Brown, Nelsan Ellis as Bobby Byrd, Dan Aykroyd as Ben Bart and Viola Davis as Susie Brown, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Get on Up has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $33.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Get on Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of Get on Up tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Get on Up (2014)?
- In US, Get on Up is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Get on Up worth watching?
- Get on Up holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Get on Up?
- Get on Up stars Chadwick Boseman, Nelsan Ellis, Dan Aykroyd, Viola Davis and Lennie James.
- When was Get on Up released?
- Get on Up was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 139 minutes.