Chadwick Boseman is terrific, but <em>'Get on Up'</em> is missing something that would make it a great biopic. I still very much enjoyed it, I always tend to find biographical films interesting - especially when I don't know too much about the person(s) in question, as is the case with James Brown here; I've always known of him and his major songs, but that's about it. Boseman leads strongly, carrying the film…
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Chadwick Boseman
James Brown
Nelsan Ellis
Bobby Byrd
Dan Aykroyd
Ben Bart
Viola Davis
Susie Brown
Lennie James
Joe Brown
Fred Melamed
Syd Nathan
Jill Scott
DeeDee Brown
Octavia Spencer
Aunt Honey
Nick Eversman
Mick Jagger
Tika Sumpter
Yvonne Fair
James DuMont
Corporal Dooley
Billy Slaughter
Pool Cleaner
Ritchie Montgomery
Warden
Craig Robinson
Maceo Parker
Brandon Mychal Smith
Little Richard
Aloe Blacc
Nafloyd Scott
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FAQ about Get On Up
What is Get On Up about?
A chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history.
When was Get On Up released?
Get On Up was released in 2014.
What genres does Get On Up belong to?
Get On Up is categorised as Drama, Music, History.
Who stars in Get On Up?
The cast of Get On Up includes Chadwick Boseman, Nelsan Ellis, Dan Aykroyd, Viola Davis, Lennie James.