56 Up

56 Up

By Michael Apted

  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2013-01-04
  • Advisory Rating: NR
  • Runtime: 2h 17min
  • Director: Michael Apted
  • Production Company: ITV Studios
  • Production Country: United Kingdom
  • iTunes Price: USD 14.99
  • iTunes Rent Price: USD 3.99
7.2/10
7.2
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Description

Starting in 1964 with Seven Up, The UP Series has explored this Jesuit maxim. The original concept was to interview 14 children from diverse backgrounds from all over England, asking them about their lives and their dreams for the future. Every seven years, renowned director Michael Apted, a researcher for Seven Up, has been back to talk to them, examining the progression of their lives. From cab driver Tony to schoolmates Jackie, Lynn and Susan and the heart-breaking Neil, as they turn 56 more life-changing decisions and surprising developments are revealed.

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  • Poignant

    5
    By lmbrace
    In anticipation of "63 Up", I'm re-watching the entire series. I am 5 years older than the particpants, and there is a remarkable poignancy in seeing children first seen at 7 on their individual journesys through their individual lives over a span of 49 years. The reviewers who found it "boring" probably didn't see the installments before "56 Up", or are too young to realize they will soon be getting older too.

  • Boring!

    1
    By Sailbag
    I love documentaries but this one was really boring!

  • It never gets old

    5
    By EVRNY
    I'm a fan of this documentary series so I saw this in the theater in NYC. It's highly engaging as all the others are. Can't wait for the next one!

  • Really Dumb

    1
    By Joe1235789
    The red coats lead boring lives. Don't waste your money.

  • This is the greatest documentary ever made

    5
    By freddie ballgame
    as good as this film is -- do yourself a favor and go back and watch all of the "episodes" going back to 7-UP. Their story is all of our stories. I will always be grateful that these people have allowed us to grow and age with them. Watching every episode has impacted on my own life.

  • Another installment of a great series

    5
    By QandA
    A documentary series like no other. I've grown right along with these people having started the series at 28 up when I was 15. It's like catching up with old friends. Plus I always want to find out how Neil is doing, his story was always the most compelling.

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