Starred Up (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2014, Starred Up is a drama film directed by David Mackenzie, running about 106 minutes. “We're all different on the inside.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 19-year-old Eric, arrogant and ultra-violent, is prematurely transferred to the same adult prison facility as his estranged father. As his explosive temper quickly finds him enemies in both prison authorities and fellow inmates — and his already volatile relationship with his father is pushed past breaking point — Eric is approached by a volunteer psychotherapist, who runs an anger management group for prisoners. Torn between gang politics, prison corruption, and a glimmer of something better, Eric finds himself in a fight for his own life, unsure if his own father is there to protect him or join in punishing him.
Who’s in it. Starred Up stars Jack O'Connell as Eric Love, Ben Mendelsohn as Neville Love, Rupert Friend as Oliver Baumer and David Ajala as Tyrone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Starred Up has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $54.9K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Starred Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of Starred Up tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Starred Up (2014)?
- In US, Starred Up is available to 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 Starred Up worth watching?
- Starred Up holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Starred Up?
- Starred Up stars Jack O'Connell, Ben Mendelsohn, Rupert Friend, David Ajala and Peter Ferdinando.
- When was Starred Up released?
- Starred Up was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.