Quick Info
- Year
- 2014
- Director
- David Mackenzie
- Duration
- 106 min
- Language
- EN
- Country
- GB
External Ratings
IMDb7.1
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes71%
📺 Where to Watch
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Starred Up
Our Rating
7.2/10
7.2/10
7.3/10
7.1/10
6.9/10
6.7/10
Overview
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.
Rating Breakdown
Story
7.2
Acting
7.3
Direction
7.1
Cinematography
6.9
Music
6.7
✓Pros
- Exceptional dramatic depth
- Outstanding performances
- Emotionally powerful story
✕Cons
- Slow pacing in some scenes
- Requires close attention
