The BAFTA-winning director of Young Adam delivers this UK prison drama about an explosively violent teen who happens upon his father when transferred to...
The BAFTA-winning director of Young Adam delivers this UK prison drama about an explosively violent teen who happens upon his father when transferred to an adult penitentiary. Stars Jack O’Connell (TV’s Skins), Rupert Friend (Pride & Prejudice) and Ben Mendelsohn (Animal Kingdom).
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"Delves into the sociology of this hellish subculture, where prisoners and staff alike coexist in this dehumanizing environment."
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Variety
Variety"Mackenzie keeps us grounded in the maze of prison life, coaxing powerful performances from his cast, each apparently encouraged and emboldened to find their own space."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"This bruising and brutal jailhouse carve-up rides on the back of an astonishing central turn by Jack O'Connell."
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Little White Lies
Little White Lies"Young actor Jack O'Connell is the main attraction in this tough British drama."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter"A brutal, immersive prison survival story with a breakout performance by British actor Jack O'Connell."
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Empire Magazine
Empire MagazineStarred Up | Details
- Rating
- R18+,
- Runtime
- 106
- Genre
- Drama
- Country of origin
- UK
