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Starred Up

2014Movie1 h 46 minR

83
GreatGoodWatch score

A nerve-racking, brutally violent drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you

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Story

We're all different on the inside.

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.

Feels like

  • Gritty Prison Drama
  • Intense Character Study
  • Raw Performances
  • Psychological Thriller
  • British Social Realism
  • Father-Son Conflict
  • Volatile Relationships
  • Anger Management
  • Visceral & Unflinching

Cast

Crew

Directed by
David Mackenzie
Written by
Jonathan Asser
Produced by
Gillian Berrie

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Facts

March 21, 2014 · 1 h 46 min · R

Released
March 21, 2014
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, XI
Box office
$54,915
Available in
31 countries

Tropes

Bittersweet Ending, Blowing Smoke Rings, Chromosome Casting +9

  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Blowing Smoke Rings
  • Chromosome Casting
  • Clothing Combat
  • Creator Cameo
  • Groin Attack
  • Improvised Screwdriver
  • Male Frontal Nudity
  • Never Suicide
  • The Pen Is Mightier
  • Wardens Are Evil
  • Reality Has No Soundtrack

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Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Starred Up?"

Questions about Starred Up

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Starred Up?

In the United States, Starred Up is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 13 other countries.

Is Starred Up worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 99%, and Metacritic 81). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (79).

Is Starred Up plot-driven or character-driven?

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