56 Up

56 Up (2012)

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.

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  • Release Date: 2012-05-14
  • Runtime: 2h 24min
  • Director: Michael Apted

Where to Watch 56 Up Online

You can now watch 56 Up online on the following streaming services in the United States.

  • Trailer

    Cast

    • 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

    • Nicholas Hitchon

      Self

    • Michael Apted

      Interviewer/Narrator (voice)

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