7.0 of 10 (922 reviews)

Starred Up

Movie R 7.0 2014 106 min

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.

Country:

Ireland

Genre:

Drama

Year:

2014

Director:

David Mackenzie

Stars:

Ben Mendelsohn, Jack O'Connell, Rupert Friend

Tags:

britain, gay parent, group therapy, juvenile delinquent, masculinity