42 Up (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1998, 42 Up is a documentary film directed by Michael Apted, running about 133 minutes.
What it’s about. Director Michael Apted revisits the same group of British-born adults after a 7 year wait. The subjects are interviewed as to the changes that have occurred in their lives during the last seven years.
Who’s in it. 42 Up stars Bruce Balden as Himself, Jacqueline Bassett as Herself, Symon Basterfield as Himself and Andrew Brackfield as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, 42 Up has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 42 Up page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 42 Up (1998)?
- In GB, 42 Up is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 42 Up worth watching?
- 42 Up holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in 42 Up?
- 42 Up stars Bruce Balden, Jacqueline Bassett, Symon Basterfield, Andrew Brackfield and John Brisby.
- When was 42 Up released?
- 42 Up was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.