Starred Up (2014)
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.
Director: David Mackenzie
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date: March 21, 2014
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
- Sian Breckin - Governor Cardew
- Sam Spruell - Deputy Governor Haynes
Screenplay
- Jonathan Asser (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Michael McDonough
Editing: Nick Emerson, Jake Roberts
Production: Quickfire Films, Lipsync Productions, Film4 Productions, Creative Scotland, Northern Ireland Screen, Sigma Films
Country: Ireland, United Kingdom
Language: English
Box Office: $54,915
Original Language: en
Keywords
prison, group therapy, juvenile delinquent, britain, gay parent, masculinity
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Starred Up about?
- 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.
- Who directed Starred Up?
- Starred Up was directed by David Mackenzie.
- Who stars in Starred Up?
- Starred Up stars Jack O'Connell, Ben Mendelsohn, Rupert Friend, David Ajala, Peter Ferdinando, Gershwyn Eustache Jnr.
- How long is Starred Up?
- Starred Up has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is Starred Up?
- Starred Up is a Drama film.
- How much did Starred Up gross?
- Starred Up grossed $54,915 worldwide.
- Where was Starred Up produced?
- Starred Up was produced in Ireland, United Kingdom.