Starred Up

About the movie

Eric (Jack O’Connell) is a violent young offender prematurely thrown into the dark world of an adult prison. As he struggles to assert himself against the prison officers and the other inmates, he has to confront his own father, Nev (Ben Mendelsohn); a man who has spent most of his life in jail. As Eric forges allegiances with other prisoners, he learns that his rage can be overcome and discovers the new rules of survival. But there are forces at work which threaten to destroy him.
Starred Up is an intense prison drama by David Mackenzie featuring fantastic performances by Rupert Friend (Young Victoria, Pride and Prejudice), Ben Mendelsohn (The Dark Knight Rises, The Place Beyond the Pines) and Jack O'Connel ( This is England, Eden Lake). Special Presentation at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival.
“A raw, compelling drama that only grows more compelling as it unfolds” – Screen Daily
“Excellent performances from Jack O’Connell and Ben Mendelsohn” – Collider
“Powerful” – Variety

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