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56 Up

2012Movie2 h 24 min

Documentary
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Letterboxd4.0/5Metacritic838.7
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Letterboxd4.0/5Metacritic838.7

Summary

When a cross-section of seven-year-olds were interviewed for 7 Up in 1964 it was immediately evident that their social backgrounds influenced their attitudes towards life.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for adrenaline, scares or laughs.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Michael Apted
Produced by
Michael Apted, Claire Lewis
Music by
Nick Steer, Leo Sullivan

Everyone

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Facts

May 14, 2012 · 2 h 24 min · Documentary

Released
May 14, 2012
Runtime
2 h 24 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream 56 Up?"

Questions about 56 Up

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream 56 Up?

KanopyHooplaOVID

In the United States, 56 Up streams on OVID, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store.

Is 56 Up worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.9, Letterboxd 4.0 out of 5, and Metacritic 83).

Is 56 Up okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is 56 Up plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.