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Released May 29, 2009

1h 36m

Kids & Family

Comedy

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Animation

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Carl Fredricksen (Ed Asner), a 78-year-old balloon salesman, is about to fulfill a lifelong dream. Tying thousands of balloons to his house, he flies away to the South American wilderness. But curmudgeonly Carl's worst nightmare comes true when he discovers a little boy named Russell is a stowaway aboard the balloon-powered house.

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Critics Consensus

An exciting, funny, and poignant adventure, Up offers an impeccably crafted story told with wit and arranged with depth, as well as yet another visual Pixar treat.

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Tom Charity

CNN.com

Funny and poignant and full of life, Up easily qualifies as one of the best movies of the year so far. Go with someone you care about.

Jul 6, 2010

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Cosmo Landesman

Times (UK)

A hugely enjoyable work, whose care, craftsmanship and creative courage are rarely found in mainstream films - animated or otherwise.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 16, 2009

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Ian Freer

Empire Magazine

If it had lived up to its golden first five minutes, Up would have been the film of the decade. As it is, it remains the best animated flick of 2009, a funny, moving, beautifully made argument that dreamers can move mountains.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 9, 2009

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Cory Woodroof

For the Win (USA Today)

Pete Docter is one of the best directors in animation history for a reason, as his second film is a definitive work in the medium.

Mar 1, 2024

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

... a film of whimsy and wonder, mixing Jules Verne imagination with the bubble-gum colors of a children’s picture book and Pixar’s trademark bouncy humor, all stirred with memories of childhood dreams.

Nov 18, 2023

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Pixar’s clarity of purpose astounds. Flawlessly evocative, the film’s joys are so very joyful and the saddening moments ever so tender.

Rated: 4/4

Sep 5, 2023

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Brady R

The animation is breathtaking, hilarious and quirky too.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/21/24

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Gianni M

Still after so many years this movie still one of the best animated films of all time 😭

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/21/24

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Obi-wan K

The sadness Makes this movie insanly Great

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/16/24

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David N

Up tells a lot In their simple story it’s funny sad and happy at the same time it gives you a good life lesson and perspective of life.The kid was a little unlikable but the other characters I like them well it’s still really good

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/30/24

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Audience Member

one of the best movies ever made!! love this movie!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/21/24

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Jay W

"Up" is the ultimate family adventure film. The movie shines both adventure and family from beginning to end. Going through the technicals, this movie passes every bar with high marks. Animation: Gorgeous, a perfect blend of cartoonish character designs and appealing ascetics. Voice acting: Ed Asner, Chris Plummer and all involved give pitch perfect performances in their roles. Music: Michael Giacchino absolutely earned the Oscar he won for his music in this film. It would fit right at home with the likes of Beethoven and Mozart. "Up" went on to be nominated for 5 Academy awards, including Best Original Screenplay and Best Picture. "Up" was the first CGI animated film to receive a Best Picture Nominee, and the film deserves all the praise it has received. One aspect of the film that does not get the attention it deserves is its comedy. This is Pixar's funniest film. The back and forth between Russel and Carl, Dug always bluntly speaking his mind, it is all hilarious. It is a testament to how well the writers are able to balance the humor with the heart that no one thinks of the humor when they think "Up"... They think of the opening I remember first seeing the opening montage of "Up" and thinking to myself, "wow, I wonder if others will realize how good that animated sequence was." Yes, people have taken notice. On CBR's "Top 10 Montages" it scored number 1 over "Rocky". In Screen Rant's "Top 10 Openings" it scored number 1 over "Raiders". And yes, it is REALLY that good. But what a lot of people forget is that there is a great film that follows that perfect opening. Watch this film, trust me. I'd never tell a lie that would hurt you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/21/24

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Synopsis

Carl Fredricksen (Ed Asner), a 78-year-old balloon salesman, is about to fulfill a lifelong dream. Tying thousands of balloons to his house, he flies away to the South American wilderness. But curmudgeonly Carl's worst nightmare comes true when he discovers a little boy named Russell is a stowaway aboard the balloon-powered house.

Director: Pete Docter, Bob Peterson
Producer: Jonas Rivera
Screenwriter: Bob Peterson, Pete Docter
Distributor: Walt Disney, Pixar Animation Studios
Production Co: Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures
Rating: PG (Some Peril and Action)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 29, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2014
Runtime: 1h 36m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital, SDDS, Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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