Drama
Starred Up
We're all different on the inside.
19-year-old Eric, arrogant and ultra-violent, is prematurely transferred to the same adult prison facility as his estranged father. As his explosive temper quickly finds him enemies in both prison authorities and fellow inmates — and his already volatile relationship with his father is pushed past breaking point — Eric is approached by a volunteer psychotherapist, who runs an anger management group for prisoners. Torn between gang politics, prison corruption, and a glimmer of something better, Eric finds himself in a fight for his own life, unsure if his own father is there to protect him or join in punishing him.
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Top Cast
Jack O'Connell
Eric Love
Ben Mendelsohn
Neville Love
Rupert Friend
Oliver Baumer
David Ajala
Tyrone
Peter Ferdinando
Spencer
Gershwyn Eustache Jnr
Des
Anthony Welsh
Hassan
David Avery
Ashley
Directed by
David Mackenzie
Production
Quickfire Films
Lipsync Productions
Film4 Productions
Creative Scotland
Northern Ireland Screen
Sigma FilmsReviews
Reno
7.5/109/22/2014
The latest British prison movie, which was partially based on the true story. The whole movie was shot inside a prison evolving into depicting the prison life. When a young, but a violent crime offender, Eric been transformed into an adult penitentiary, he meets his compeer. His strength will be tested against his counterparts who are two times older than him. The young fellow all prepared to face the most dangerous criminals from the country. Thus his restless days begin to fight for survival. He signs for therapy meet which is forced by his father who is also an inmate. Like all the father, the story describes his role as a protector. Definitely not a melodrama, but deliberately aggressive and he can do anything to defend his son. **''Starred up means you are leader.''** Impressive
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