49 Up
"In 1964 a group of seven year old children were interviewed for the documentary "Seven Up". They've been filmed every seven years since. Now they are 49."
Originally released in 2006. 49 Up is a documentary film. directed by Michael Apted. With a runtime of 2h 15m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Bruce Balden, Jacqueline Bassett, and Symon Basterfield
Synopsis
49 Up is the seventh film in a series of landmark documentaries that began 42 years ago when UK-based Granada's World in Action team, inspired by the Jesuit maxim "Give me the child until he is seven and I will give you the man," interviewed a diverse group of seven-year-old children from all over England, asking them about their lives and their dreams for the future. Michael Apted, a researcher for the original film, has returned to interview the "children" every seven years since, at ages 14, 21, 28, 35, 42 and now again at age 49.In this latest chapter, more life-changing decisions are revealed, more shocking announcements made and more of the original group take part than ever before, speaking out on a variety of subjects including love, marriage, career, class and prejudice.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 6, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
2h 15m
135 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (54 votes)
Box Office
$238.1K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $238,073
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 49 Up about?
49 Up is the seventh film in a series of landmark documentaries that began 42 years ago when UK-based Granada's World in Action team, inspired by the Jesuit maxim "Give me the child until he is sev...
Who directed 49 Up?
49 Up was directed by Michael Apted.
How long is 49 Up?
49 Up has a runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes (135 minutes total).
When was 49 Up released?
49 Up was released on October 6, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in 49 Up?
The main cast of 49 Up includes Bruce Balden, Jacqueline Bassett, Symon Basterfield, Andrew Brackfield, Neil Hughes.