Movie: 28 Up

Top 10 Billed Cast

Lynn Johnson
Lynn Johnson

Self

Tony Walker
Tony Walker

Self

Jacqueline Bassett
Jacqueline Bassett

Self

Bruce Balden
Bruce Balden

Self

Andrew Brackfield
Andrew Brackfield

Self

Paul Kligerman
Paul Kligerman

Self

Symon Basterfield
Symon Basterfield

Self

Neil Hughes
Neil Hughes

Self

Peter Davies
Peter Davies

Self

Suzanne Dewey
Suzanne Dewey

Self

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  • Overview

    Just two years away from turning 30, participants in Michael Apted's documentary series are facing serious questions of identity and purpose, wondering whether they've found their place in the world.

  • Release Date

    1984-11-20

  • Average

    7.5

  • Rating:

    3.8 starts
  • Tagline

    Imagine yourself at 7, 14, 21 & 28.

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English

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