Get on Up

Directed by Tate Taylor
2014    2h 19m    PG-13
Drama, Biography, Music
6.980%68%
"Get on Up" captures the electrifying journey of James Brown, from his troubled beginnings to becoming the Godfather of Soul. Through triumphs and turmoil, the film showcases his relentless drive, innovative music, and lasting impact on culture.
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Cast of Get on Up
  • Chadwick BosemanJames Brown
  • Nelsan EllisBobby Byrd
  • Dan AykroydBen Bart
  • Viola DavisSusie Brown
  • Lennie JamesJoe Brown
  • Fred MelamedSyd Nathan
  • Jill ScottDeeDee Brown
  • Octavia SpencerAunt Honey
  • Nick EversmanMick Jagger
  • Tika SumpterYvonne Fair
  • James DuMontCorporal Dooley
  • Billy SlaughterPool Cleaner
  • Ritchie MontgomeryWarden
  • Craig RobinsonMaceo Parker
  • Brandon Mychal SmithLittle Richard
  • Aloe BlaccNafloyd Scott
  • Josh HopkinsRalph Bass
  • Aunjanue Ellis-TaylorVicki Anderson
  • Tariq TrotterPee Wee Ellis
  • Keith D. RobinsonBaby Roy
  • Stacey ScowleyPenelope White
  • Liz MikelGertrude Sanders
  • Julius TennonGrandpa Byrd
  • Allison JanneyKathy
  • John Benjamin HickeyRichard
  • J.D. EvermoreSeminar Presenter
  • Carol LeeMavis
  • Cleta Elaine EllingtonShirley Buell
  • Jim GleasonInsurance Salesman
  • Ahna O'ReillyReporter
  • Antonius CharlesBlack Infantryman
  • Donald WatkinsBlack Infantryman
  • Corey SorensonPilot
  • Hunter BurkeSoldier
  • Jamarion ScottLittle James Brown
  • Jordan ScottLittle James Brown
  • Rena DeAngeloReno Reporter
  • Aakomon JonesBobby Bennett
  • George QuinonesLynched Man
  • Aaron Jay RomeFrankie Avalon
  • Atkins EstimondBig Junior
  • Clyde JonesDaddy Grace
  • Michael Papajohn1949 Cop
  • Denzel ReedBig Kid
  • Phyllis Montana LeBlancMrs. Byrd
  • Taura CherneSarah Byrd
  • Kirk BovillAnnouncer
  • Cariella SmithDiner Waitress
  • Jacinte BlankenshipVelma Brown
  • Sandra DeNiseFemale in Audience
  • Sheldon FrettSusie's Soldier
  • Mario J. RadfordJB Chauffeur
  • Joe T. BlankenshipAlan Leeds
  • Randy SmithMinder
  • Alvin Edney IITeddy Brown
  • Adrien Scott RobinsonLittle Christmas Boy
  • Elliott June RogersLittle Christmas Girl
  • Jamell RichardsonJimmy Nolen
  • Jason DavisMayor White
  • Justin HallBootsy
  • David CarzellCatfish
  • Dominic ThigpenChicken
  • Matt Thompson1949 Cop
  • Aaron J. BrooksInsurance Agent
Get on Up Reviews
Watch Get on Up Videos
  • Get On Up
    Get On UpTrailer
  • Get On Up (Trailer 1)
    Get On Up (Trailer 1)Trailer
  • Get On Up (Fathom Events Trailer)
    Get On Up (Fathom Events Trailer)Trailer
  • Get On Up: Charismatic
    Get On Up: CharismaticBehind the Scenes
  • Get On Up: The TAMI Show
    Get On Up: The TAMI ShowBehind the Scenes
  • Get On Up: Bigger Than Life
    Get On Up: Bigger Than LifeBehind the Scenes
  • Get On Up: Live At The Apollo
    Get On Up: Live At The ApolloBehind the Scenes
  • Get On Up: The Journey (Featurette)
    Get On Up: The Journey (Featurette)Behind the Scenes
  • Get On Up: A Look Inside (Featurette)
    Get On Up: A Look Inside (Featurette)Behind the Scenes
  • Get On Up: Nelsan Ellis On His Character
    Get On Up: Nelsan Ellis On His CharacterBehind the Scenes
  • Get On Up: Craig Robinson On His Character
    Get On Up: Craig Robinson On His CharacterBehind the Scenes
  • Get On Up: Chadwick Boseman On Taking The Part
    Get On Up: Chadwick Boseman On Taking The PartBehind the Scenes
  • Get On Up: Dan Aykroyd On How He Knew James Brown
    Get On Up: Dan Aykroyd On How He Knew James BrownBehind the Scenes
  • Get On Up: Musician Series: Ice Cube (Featurette)
    Get On Up: Musician Series: Ice Cube (Featurette)Behind the Scenes
  • Get On Up: Musician Series: Jill Scott (Featurette)
    Get On Up: Musician Series: Jill Scott (Featurette)Behind the Scenes
  • Get On Up: Musician Series: Ceelo Green (Featurette)
    Get On Up: Musician Series: Ceelo Green (Featurette)Behind the Scenes
  • Get On Up: Musician Series: Mick Jagger (Featurette)
    Get On Up: Musician Series: Mick Jagger (Featurette)Behind the Scenes
  • Get On Up: Viola Davis On Becoming Involved With The Film
    Get On Up: Viola Davis On Becoming Involved With The FilmBehind the Scenes
  • Get On Up: Musician Series: Pharrell Williams (Featurette)
    Get On Up: Musician Series: Pharrell Williams (Featurette)Behind the Scenes
  • Get On Up: Aloe Blacc On Why People Should Go See Get On Up
    Get On Up: Aloe Blacc On Why People Should Go See Get On UpBehind the Scenes
  • Get On Up: Jill Scot On Why Was Wanted To Be A Part Of The Film
    Get On Up: Jill Scot On Why Was Wanted To Be A Part Of The FilmBehind the Scenes
  • Get On Up: Octavia Spencer On What Tate Taylor Brings To The Film
    Get On Up: Octavia Spencer On What Tate Taylor Brings To The FilmBehind the Scenes
  • Get On Up: Tate Taylor On What Brian Grazer And Mick Jagger Bring To The Film
    Get On Up: Tate Taylor On What Brian Grazer And Mick Jagger Bring To The FilmBehind the Scenes
  • Get On Up: James And Dede Brown Argue In Their Bedroom
    Get On Up: James And Dede Brown Argue In Their BedroomScene
  • Get On Up: James Brown Explains His Music To A Reporter
    Get On Up: James Brown Explains His Music To A ReporterScene
  • Get On Up: James Brown Performs Night Train At The Apollo
    Get On Up: James Brown Performs Night Train At The ApolloScene
  • Get On Up: Aunt Honey Tells James He Is Going To Be Somebody
    Get On Up: Aunt Honey Tells James He Is Going To Be SomebodyScene
  • Get On Up: James Talks To His Mom In The Apollo Dressing Room
    Get On Up: James Talks To His Mom In The Apollo Dressing RoomScene
  • Get On Up: Ben Bart Gives James Brown Some Advice On His Plane
    Get On Up: Ben Bart Gives James Brown Some Advice On His PlaneScene
  • Get On Up: James Brown And His Band Try To Iron Out A Song In Rehersal
    Get On Up: James Brown And His Band Try To Iron Out A Song In RehersalScene
 
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