No. Less violent than 92% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Barely. Less frightening than 84% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Yes. More sad than 75% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is 28 Up easy watching?

Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Does 28 Up end with hope?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known film. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

28 Up

Name: 28 Up
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1984
Duration: 136 min
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Lynn Johnson, Tony Walker, Jacqueline Bassett, Bruce Balden, Andrew Brackfield

Imagine yourself at 7, 14, 21 & 28.

Directed by Michael Apted

1984136 min7.5 / 10

A deeply introspective documentary following real people at a pivotal life stage, examining identity, fulfillment, and the gap between childhood dreams and adult reality.

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.

Clusters

Bittersweet Family Stories

Genres

Documentary

Questions people ask

Is 28 Up violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is 28 Up scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is 28 Up sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.
Is 28 Up easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.
Does 28 Up end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.