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28 Up (1984)

1984-11-20 · 2h 16m · EN
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Imagine yourself at 7, 14, 21 & 28.

Just two years away from turning 30, participants in Michael Apted's documentary series are facing serious questions of identity and purpose, wondering whether they've found their place in the world.

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Michael AptedDirector

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Lynn JohnsonLynn JohnsonSelfTony WalkerTony WalkerSelfJacqueline BassettJacqueline BassettSelfBruce BaldenBruce BaldenSelfAndrew BrackfieldAndrew BrackfieldSelfPaul KligermanPaul KligermanSelfSymon BasterfieldSymon BasterfieldSelfNeil HughesNeil HughesSelfPeter DaviesPeter DaviesSelfSuzanne DeweySuzanne DeweySelfSusan SullivanSusan SullivanSelfJohn BrisbyJohn BrisbySelf (archive footage)

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What is 28 Up about?

Just two years away from turning 30, participants in Michael Apted's documentary series are facing serious questions of identity and purpose, wondering whether they've found their place in the world.

How long is 28 Up?

28 Up has a runtime of 136 minutes.