Get On Up

Get On Up

7.1 out of 10
Get On Up

As a boy, James Brown witnesses violent clashes between his parents, which results in his mother Susie walking out. James's hot-headed father Joe delivers the boy into the care of Aunt Honey, who runs a brothel. Under her tutelage, he attends church and develops his passion for music in the choir, before meeting fellow singer Bobby Byrd, who becomes his best friend. They form a rhythm and blues vocal group called The Famous Flames and fame and fortune beckon.

Directed by Tate Taylor

Starring Dan Aykroyd, Nelsan Ellis, Chadwick Boseman, Octavia Spencer, Jill Scott, Lennie James, Viola Davis

IMDB

139 mins

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