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56 Up

7.220122h 24mMovieDocumentary

When a cross-section of seven-year-olds were interviewed for 7 Up in 1964 it was immediately evident that their social backgrounds influenced their attitudes towards life. While the upper class children were confident and self-assured,…

DirectorMichael Apted
ProducersClaire Lewis·Michael Apted

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 2 other countries

56 Up isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Canada, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Michael Apted

PDPeter Davies
Peter Davies
Self
NHNeil Hughes
Neil Hughes
Self
TWTony Walker
Tony Walker
Self
LJ
Lynn Johnson
Self
SSSusan Sullivan
Susan Sullivan
Self
JBJacqueline Bassett
Jacqueline Bassett
Self
PKPaul Kligerman
Paul Kligerman
Self
SBSymon Basterfield
Symon Basterfield
Self
SDSuzanne Dewey
Suzanne Dewey
Self
JBJohn Brisby
John Brisby
Self
BBBruce Balden
Bruce Balden
Self
ABAndrew Brackfield
Andrew Brackfield
Self

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56 Up — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams 56 Up?

56 Up isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Canada and United States. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is 56 Up on Netflix?

No, 56 Up is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is 56 Up on Amazon Prime Video?

No, 56 Up isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch 56 Up for free?

56 Up isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is there a sequel to 56 Up?

Yes — 56 Up is followed by 63 Up (2019) in the Up Collection.

Is there a prequel to 56 Up?

Yes — 49 Up (2006) comes before 56 Up in the Up Collection.

Is 56 Up part of a trilogy?

No — 56 Up is part of the Up Collection, which has 10 films.

How many movies are in the Up Collection?

There are 10 films in the Up Collection: Seven Up! (1964), 7 Plus Seven (1970), 21 Up (1977), 28 Up (1984), 35 Up (1991), 42 Up (1999), 49 Up (2006), 56 Up (2012), 63 Up (2019) and 70 Up (2026).