Directed by:
Tate TaylorCinematography:
Stephen GoldblattComposer:
Thomas NewmanCast:
Chadwick Boseman, Nelsan Ellis, Viola Davis, Taraji P. Henson, Craig Robinson, Octavia Spencer, Jill Scott, Josh Hopkins, Brandon Mychal Smith, Tika Sumpter (more)VOD (3)
Plots(1)
Nobody ever taught him the rules. So he was destined from the start to break them. Based on the incredible life story of the Godfather of Soul, the film will give a fearless look inside the music, moves and moods of James Brown (Chadwick Boseman), taking audiences on the journey from his impoverished childhood to his evolution into one of the most influential figures of the 20th century. (Universal Pictures UK)
(more)Cast
![Chadwick Boseman](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/165/060/165060239_d09874.jpg)
Chadwick Boseman
USA
Best movies:
Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
Avengers: Endgame (2019)
The Express (2008)
![Nelsan Ellis](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/279/279731_8f2662.jpg)
Nelsan Ellis
USA
Best movies:
The Help (2011)
The Express (2008)
Secretariat (2010)
![Viola Davis](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/165/060/165060567_2eeceb.jpg)
Viola Davis
USA
![Taraji P. Henson](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/164/337/164337610_f54c5b.jpg)
Taraji P. Henson
USA
Best movies:
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
Hidden Figures (2016)
Hustle & Flow (2005)
![Craig Robinson](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/163/279/163279059_139aa3.jpg)
Craig Robinson
USA
Best movies:
The Bad Guys (2022)
Get on Up (2014)
Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008)
![Octavia Spencer](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/163/960/163960555_6d7356.jpg)
Octavia Spencer
USA
Best movies:
The Help (2011)
Zootopia (2016)
Coach Carter (2005)
![Jill Scott](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/163/110/163110497_3fb822.png)
Jill Scott
USA
Best movies:
The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency (2008) (series)
Hounddog (2007)
Get on Up (2014)
![Josh Hopkins](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/164/296/164296958_9b49ed.jpg)
Josh Hopkins
USA
Best movies:
Only the Brave (2017)
Pirates of Silicon Valley (1999) (TV movie)
Ally McBeal (1997) (series)
![Brandon Mychal Smith](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/163/996/163996139_e2f71e.jpg)
Brandon Mychal Smith
USA
Best movies:
The Ron Clark Story (2006) (TV movie)
Gridiron Gang (2006)
Get on Up (2014)
![Tika Sumpter](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/998/160998594_064815.png)
Tika Sumpter
USA
Best movies:
Get on Up (2014)
Sonic the Hedgehog (2020)
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022)
![Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/166/204/166204272_a92dea.jpg)
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
USA
Best movies:
The Help (2011)
When They See Us (2019) (series)
Ray (2004)
![Dan Aykroyd](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/267/267402_aa8b69.jpg)
Dan Aykroyd
Canada
Best movies:
Michael Jackson: HIStory on Film - Volume II (1997) (video compilation)
Live 8 (2005) (concert)
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash (1978) (TV movie)
![Keith Robinson](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/164/360/164360009_52123d.png)
Keith Robinson
USA
Best movies:
Moulin Rouge! (2001)
Dreamgirls (2006)
Comanche Moon (2008) (series)
![Lennie James](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/930/162930372_c9924b.jpg)
Lennie James
UK
Best movies:
Snatch (2000)
The Next Three Days (2010)
Les Misérables (1998)
![Nick Eversman](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/159/324/159324467_7feb6e.jpg)
Nick Eversman
USA
Best movies:
The Runaways (2010)
Get on Up (2014)
The DUFF (2015)
![James DuMont](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/877/161877734_8a46c9.jpg)
James DuMont
Best movies:
Catch Me If You Can (2002)
Dallas Buyers Club (2013)
Seabiscuit (2003)
![Fred Melamed](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/280/280251_5acaf7.jpg)
Fred Melamed
USA
Best movies:
The Mission (1986)
Hannah and Her Sisters (1986)
Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989)
![Aloe Blacc](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/367/160367131_219877.jpg)
Aloe Blacc
USA
Best movies:
Get on Up (2014)
![Ahna O'Reilly](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/286/161286769_0e6c4b.jpg)
Ahna O'Reilly
USA
Best movies:
The Help (2011)
Where the Crawdads Sing (2022)
CBGB (2013)
Chris Moore
Best movies:
Get on Up (2014)