56 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 56.”
When a cross-section of seven-year-olds were interviewed for 7 Up in 1964 it was immediately evident that their social backgrounds influenced their attitudes towards life. While the upper class children were confident and self-assured, those from middle and working class backgrounds were resigned to a challenging life of hard work. This premise was put to the test every seven years when the same group were interviewed about the progression of their lives. 49 years in the making, the changes that occurred to the original 14 make for fascinating television and are in many ways the stories of all our lives. From success and disappointment, marriage and childbirth, to poverty and illness, nearly every facet of life has been captured on film. Now, at the age of 56, the group are once more brought together and, with the benefit of hindsight, assess whether their lives have been ruled by circumstance or self-determination.
Where to watch 56 Up in United States
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | OVID, Kanopy, Hoopla | Apple TV Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
About 56 Up
56 Up is a 2012 English-language documentary film directed by Michael Apted. The cast is led by Peter Davies, Neil Hughes, Tony Walker. It has a runtime of 2h 24m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on OVID, Kanopy, Hoopla.
56 Up was produced by ITV Studios and made in United Kingdom. It was released on May 14, 2012.
- Director
- Michael Apted
- Release date
- May 14, 2012
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- ITV Studios
56 Up cast & crew
56 Up was directed by Michael Apted.
The cast features Peter Davies as Self, Neil Hughes as Self, Tony Walker as Self, Lynn Johnson as Self, Susan Sullivan as Self, and Jacqueline Bassett as Self.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by George Jesse Turner and it was produced by Claire Lewis and Michael Apted.
Is 56 Up worth watching?
56 Up holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 69 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 2h 24m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy documentary, 56 Up is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch 56 Up
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Cast of 56 Up
Peter Davies
Self
Neil Hughes
Self
Tony Walker
Self
Lynn Johnson
Self
Susan Sullivan
Self
Jacqueline Bassett
Self
Paul Kligerman
Self
Symon Basterfield
Self
Suzanne Dewey
Self
John Brisby
Self
Bruce Balden
Self
Andrew Brackfield
Self
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56 Up — FAQs
▸Where can I watch 56 Up in United States?
56 Up is streaming on OVID, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is 56 Up on OVID?
Yes — 56 Up is currently available on OVID in United States.
▸What language is 56 Up in?
56 Up is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is 56 Up?
56 Up runs 2 hours 24 minutes (144 minutes).
▸What is 56 Up rated?
It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 69 ratings.
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