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42 Up
“In 1964, director Michael Apted interviewed a group of seven year old children for the documentary "Seven Up". He's been back to film them every seven years. Now they are 42.”
7.6 / 10• 1999• 2h 13m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
Director Michael Apted revisits the same group of British-born adults after a 7 year wait. The subjects are interviewed as to the changes that have occurred in their lives during the last seven years.
Cast & Crew
Bruce Balden
Self
Lead
Jacqueline Bassett
Self
Symon Basterfield
Self
Andrew Brackfield
Self
John Brisby
Self (archive footage)
Suzanne Dewey
Self
Nicholas Hitchon
Self
Neil Hughes
Self
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Michael Apted's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. 42 Up is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
