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42 Up

1999Movie2 h 13 min

Documentary
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Letterboxd4.1/5Rotten Tomatoes89%94%
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Letterboxd4.1/5Rotten Tomatoes89%94%

Summary

Director Michael Apted revisits the same group of British-born adults after a 7 year wait. The subjects are interviewed as to the changes that have occurred in their lives during the last seven years.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Directed by
Michael Apted
Produced by
Michael Apted
Music by
Nick Steer

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Facts

November 17, 1999 · 2 h 13 min · Documentary

Released
November 17, 1999
Runtime
2 h 13 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Box office
$300,880
Available in
2 countries

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Questions about 42 Up

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Where can I stream 42 Up?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is 42 Up worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 8.1, Letterboxd 4.1 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 89%).

Is 42 Up okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is 42 Up plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.