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The Funk Don't Quit

Get On Up

6.8 / 10 6.8 2014 2h 19mPG-13

DramaMusicHistory

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

Directed by Tate Taylor

VISUAL NOTES

Stills from Get On Up

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CAST

The people behind the story

Chadwick Boseman

Chadwick BosemanJames Brown

Nelsan Ellis

Nelsan EllisBobby Byrd

Dan Aykroyd

Dan AykroydBen Bart

Viola Davis

Viola DavisSusie Brown

Lennie James

Lennie JamesJoe Brown

Fred Melamed

Fred MelamedSyd Nathan

Jill Scott

Jill ScottDeeDee Brown

Octavia Spencer

Octavia SpencerAunt Honey