Starred Up
"We're all different on the inside."
Originally released in 2014. Starred Up is a drama film. directed by David Mackenzie.
Starring Jack O'Connell, Ben Mendelsohn, and Rupert Friend
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 21, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (989 votes)
Box Office
$54.9K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
Ireland
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $54,915
Production Companies
- Quickfire Films
- Lipsync Productions
- Film4 Productions
- Creative Scotland
- Northern Ireland Screen
- Sigma Films
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 ...
Who directed Starred Up?
Starred Up was directed by David Mackenzie.
How long is Starred Up?
Starred Up has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was Starred Up released?
Starred Up was released on March 21, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Starred Up?
The main cast of Starred Up includes Jack O'Connell, Ben Mendelsohn, Rupert Friend, David Ajala, Peter Ferdinando.
Is Starred Up worth watching?
Starred Up has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 989 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.