Get on Up

2014
PG-13
2h 19m

IMDb RATING

6.9/10

26K

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A chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history.

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A chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history.A chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history.A chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history.

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IMDb RATING

6.9/10

26K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 4 wins & 19 nominations total

Videos74

Trailer 2:40

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Trailer 1:52

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Trivia
Chadwick Boseman did all his own dancing.

Goofs
When James Brown lands in Vietnam, he is greeted by an Army private wearing ribbons on his fatigue uniform.The Army has never worn ribbons on fatigues. The ribbons are also in the wrong order of precedence (campaign ribbons higher than personal decorations such as the Purple Heart),

Quotes
Aunt Honey: You special. You mama's a no account fool, your daddy too, but you ain't going to be. You gonna be okay. One day, everybody going to know your name.

Crazy credits
The movie's title is shown as neon lit text, hanging in a window during the opening scene.

Connections
Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Dan Aykroyd/Chaz Ebert/Nick Thune (2014)

Soundtracks
Get Up Offa That Thing / Release the Pressure
Written by Deanna Brown, Deidra Jenkins (as Deidra Yvonne Jenkins), Yamma Brown
Performed by James Brown & The J.B.'s
Courtesy of Republic Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

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Featured review

10/10

Amazing Performance

An eye opener for me. James Brown was one of the great innovators and leaders in American music and yet for many people he is a total unknown. Watching the movie one finds that his influence was immense on many of the musicians that followed him in all the many forms American music has evolved over the time, from rhythm and blues to rock and roll. It is fascinating look at the times from the post World War 2 period through the turmoil of the Civil Rights era. It is also a revelation about the music and the man. Amazing performance by Chadwick Boseman. The contrast between his portrayal of Jackie Robinson in 42 and this shows a great strength in acting ability. It is a truly Oscar worthy performance in and of itself. Hats off to Mick Jagger for producing this movie.