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Based on the incredible life story of the Godfather of Soul, the film will give a fearless look inside the music, moves and moods of Brown, taking audiences on the journey from his impoverished childhood to his evolution into one of the most influential figures of the 20th century.
Original Release
08/01/2014
US Release
08/01/2014
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Chadwick Boseman | James Brown |
| Viola Davis | Susie Brown |
| Octavia Spencer | Aunt Honey |
| Nelsan Ellis | Bobby Byrd |
| Lennie James | Joe Brown |
| Tika Sumpter | Yvonne Fair |
| Dan Aykroyd | Ben Bart |
| Fred Melamed | Syd Nathan |
| Jill Scott | DeeDee Brown |
| Nick Eversman | Mick Jagger |
Directors
Writers
Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth, Steven Baigelman
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Chadwick Boseman | James Brown |
| Viola Davis | Susie Brown |
| Octavia Spencer | Aunt Honey |
| Nelsan Ellis | Bobby Byrd |
| Lennie James | Joe Brown |
| Tika Sumpter | Yvonne Fair |
| Dan Aykroyd | Ben Bart |
| Fred Melamed | Syd Nathan |
| Jill Scott | DeeDee Brown |
| Nick Eversman | Mick Jagger |
| James DuMont | Corporal Dooley |
| Billy Slaughter | Pool Cleaner |
| Ritchie Montgomery | Warden |
| Craig Robinson | Maceo Parker |
| Aloe Blacc | Nafloyd Scott |
| Josh Hopkins | Ralph Bass |
| Aunjanue Ellis | Vicki Anderson |
| Tariq Trotter | Pee Wee Ellis |
| Keith D. Robinson | Baby Roy |
| Stacey Scowley | Penelope White |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Peter Afterman | Executive Producer |
| Trish Hofmann | Executive Producer |
| Anna Culp | Executive Producer |
| Jez Butterworth | Executive Producer |
| John-Henry Butterworth | Executive Producer |
| John Norris | Executive Producer |
| Brian Grazer | Producer |
| Erica Huggins | Producer |
| Mick Jagger | Producer |
| Victoria Pearman | Producer |
| Tate Taylor | Producer |
Editors
Trailers
Get On Up (Clean Trailer)
Get On Up
Get On Up (Trailer 1)
Get On Up (UK Trailer 1)
Clips
Get On Up: James Talks To His Mom In The Apollo Dressing Room
Get On Up: Bobby Boyd Tells James Brown He's Not Quitting The Band
Get On Up: Ben Bart Gives James Brown Some Advice On His Plane
Get On Up: James Brown And His Band Try To Iron Out A Song In Rehersal
Get On Up: James And Dede Brown Argue In Their Bedroom
Get On Up: Aunt Honey Tells James He Is Going To Be Somebody
Get On Up: James Brown Explains His Music To A Reporter
Get On Up: James Brown Performs Night Train At The Apollo
Behind the Scenes
Get On Up: Live At The Apollo
Get On Up: The TAMI Show
Get On Up: Charismatic
Get On Up: Bigger Than Life
Get On Up: Musician Series: Jill Scott (Featurette)
Get On Up: Musician Series: Mick Jagger (Featurette)
Get On Up: Musician Series: Pharrell Williams (Featurette)
Get On Up: The Journey (Featurette)
Get On Up: Musician Series: Ice Cube (Featurette)
Get On Up: Musician Series: Ceelo Green (Featurette)
Get On Up: Nelsan Ellis On His Character
Get On Up: Tate Taylor On What Brian Grazer And Mick Jagger Bring To The Film
Get On Up: Aloe Blacc On Why People Should Go See Get On Up
Get On Up: Jill Scot On Why Was Wanted To Be A Part Of The Film
Get On Up: Craig Robinson On His Character
Get On Up: Dan Aykroyd On How He Knew James Brown
Get On Up: Octavia Spencer On What Tate Taylor Brings To The Film
Get On Up: Viola Davis On Becoming Involved With The Film
Get On Up: Chadwick Boseman On Taking The Part
Get On Up: A Look Inside (Featurette)
Other Videos
Get On Up: Event (TV Spot)
