49 Up
“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 49.”
Synopsis
49 Up is the seventh film in a series of landmark documentaries that began 42 years ago when UK-based Granada's World in Action team, inspired by the Jesuit maxim "Give me the child until he is seven and I will give you the man," interviewed a diverse group of seven-year-old children from all over England, asking them about their lives and their dreams for the future. Michael Apted, a researcher for the original film, has returned to interview the "children" every seven years since, at ages 14, 21, 28, 35, 42 and now again at age 49.In this latest chapter, more life-changing decisions are revealed, more shocking announcements made and more of the original group take part than ever before, speaking out on a variety of subjects including love, marriage, career, class and prejudice.
Part of the The Up Collection
Stream the entire interconnected saga and experience every installment in chronological storyline order.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
POV - 49 Up . Trailer | PBSOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-03-09
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 6, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 14, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$238K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Apted
- Original Title
- 49 Up
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Worldwide Gross
- $238K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Apted
Kim Horton
Bill Jones, Claire Lewis, Michael Apted
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Apted
Director
Kim Horton
Editor
Claire Lewis
Producer
Michael Apted
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for 49 Up.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring 49 Up.
B Gardens
Full library from Vio, Sonarr, and Radarr - 9,053 items
Documentary
list0
Bütün Belgeseller
İngiltere'de İşçi Hareketleri ve Sosyal Mücadeleler
500 best 2006's movies
Similar Titles to 49 Up
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
10.0
10.0
6.5
5.9
10.0
1.0
6.6
10.0
4.0
6.0
1.0
10.0
5.0
8.0
More Like 49 Up
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About 49 Up
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 49 Up about?
49 Up is the seventh film in a series of landmark documentaries that began 42 years ago when UK-based Granada's World in Action team, inspired by the Jesuit maxim "Give me the child until he is seven and I will give you the man," interviewed a diverse group of seven-year-old children from all over England, asking them about their lives and their dreams for the future. Michael Apted, a researcher for the original film, has returned to interview the "children" every seven years since, at ages 14, 21, 28, 35, 42 and now again at age 49.In this latest chapter, more life-changing decisions are revealed, more shocking announcements made and more of the original group take part than ever before, speaking out on a variety of subjects including love, marriage, career, class and prejudice.
Who directed 49 Up?
49 Up was directed by Michael Apted.
Who stars in 49 Up?
The principal cast of 49 Up includes Bruce Balden, Jacqueline Bassett, Symon Basterfield, Andrew Brackfield, Neil Hughes.
When was 49 Up released and how long is it?
49 Up was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
How much did 49 Up make at the box office?
49 Up grossed $238K in worldwide ticket sales.