Starred Up

"We're all different on the inside."

2014 1h 46m EN

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7.1

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★7.1TMDB · 1,046

Drama

Synopsis

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19-year-old Eric, arrogant and ultra-violent, is prematurely transferred to the same adult prison facility as his estranged father. As his explosive temper quickly finds him enemies in both prison authorities and fellow inmates — and his already volatile relationship with his father is pushed past breaking point — Eric is approached by a volunteer psychotherapist, who runs an anger management group for prisoners. Torn between gang politics, prison corruption, and a glimmer of something better, Eric finds himself in a fight for his own life, unsure if his own father is there to protect him or join in punishing him.

“We're all different on the inside.”

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Cast

Jack O'Connell
Eric Love
Ben Mendelsohn
Neville Love
Rupert Friend
Oliver Baumer
David Ajala
Tyrone
Peter Ferdinando
Spencer
Gershwyn Eustache Jnr
Des
Anthony Welsh
Hassan
David Avery
Ashley

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: David Mackenzie
Writers: Jonathan Asser
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, Northern Ireland

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ERA

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Released 12 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, Northern Ireland.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by David Mackenzie, shot by Michael McDonough. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Nick Emerson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Jack O'Connell and Ben Mendelsohn and Rupert Friend carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "We're all different on the inside.".

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IMDB entry: tt2567712 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

David Mackenzie directs. Michael McDonough behind the camera. Nick Emerson cuts. Produced in United Kingdom, Northern Ireland. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 12 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, Northern Ireland.
3Directed by David Mackenzie, shot by Michael McDonough. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Nick Emerson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Jack O'Connell and Ben Mendelsohn and Rupert Friend carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "We're all different on the inside.".
7IMDB entry: tt2567712 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Released under 11 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Michael McDonough
Editing: Nick Emerson
Production design: Tom McCullagh
Costume design: Susan Scott
Makeup / hair: Deborah McCarthy
VFX supervisor: Sean Farrow
Sound: Robert Farr
Stunt coordinator: Rob Inch
Runtime: 106 min · 1h 46m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $54,915
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Starred Up (2014)

Awards

European Film Award for Best Sound Designer

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Reno2014-09-22
★ 7.5/10
The latest British prison movie, which was partially based on the true story. The whole movie was shot inside a prison evolving into depicting the prison life. When a young, but a violent crime offender, Eric been transformed into an adult penitentiary, he meets his compeer. His strength will be tested against his counterparts who are two times older than him. The young fellow all prepared to face the most dangerous criminals from the country. Thus his restless days begin to fight for survival. He signs for therapy meet which is forced by his father who is also an inmate. Like all the father, the story describes his role as a protector. Definitely not a melodrama, but deliberately aggressive and he can do anything to defend his son. ''Starred up means you are leader.'' Impressive tricks by the felons who hide their weapons and other stuffs which can be useful for their defense. There is no exact story, scene by scene, it just replicates the real prison's daily activities and experiences that one can go through. It is not a greatest prison story ever told, but the contents were so powerful, like, as I said it was kind of inspired by a real person's. Jack O'Connell was unbelievably good in his role. He's having a wonderful time right now and I am eager for his next venture 'Unbroken'. The other characters were not that exposed as he was, but given equal good performances. I have not seen any prison related movie recently and this movie surprisingly met above my expectation. 7.5/10

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