Get On Up
2014, English. Directed by Tate Taylor.
The Funk Don't Quit
A chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history.
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 593 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Get On Up
Get On Up isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Tate TaylorDirector
- 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
Details
- Released
- 1 August 2014
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth, Steven Baigelman
- Budget
- $30M
- Box office
- $33M
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Get On Up: quick answers
Is Get On Up worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 593 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Get On Up?
Get On Up runs 139 minutes (2h 19m).
Does Get On Up have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Get On Up. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Get On Up parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Get On Up is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Get On Up on?
Get On Up isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Get On Up?
If you liked Get On Up, try All Eyez on Me, Blaze, Cadillac Records.
Who directed Get On Up?
Get On Up (2014) was directed by Tate Taylor and stars Chadwick Boseman, Nelsan Ellis, Dan Aykroyd.