28 Up
★ 7.5 · 1984 · 136m · Documentary
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.
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21 Up
1977 · ★ 7.4
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35 Up
1991 · ★ 7.6
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49 Up
2006 · ★ 7.4
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Seven Up!
1964 · ★ 7.2
A group of British children aged 7 from widely ranging backgrounds are interviewed about a range of subjects. The filmmakers plan to re-interview them at 7 year intervals to track how their lives and attitudes change as they age.
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7 Plus Seven
1970 · ★ 7.3
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56 Up
2012 · ★ 7.2
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