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Carl Fredricksen, 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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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 07/06/2010
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. Go to Full Review Cosmo Landesman The Times (UK) 10/16/2009
4/5
A hugely enjoyable work, whose care, craftsmanship and creative courage are rarely found in mainstream films - animated or otherwise. Go to Full Review Ian Freer Empire Magazine 10/09/2009
4/5
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. Go to Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand 11/18/2023
... 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. Go to Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review 09/05/2023
4/4
Pixar’s clarity of purpose astounds. Flawlessly evocative, the film’s joys are so very joyful and the saddening moments ever so tender. Go to Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins 11/29/2020
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Santiago L @RT49946255 2d Esta película cuando la vi no esperaba que fuera tan buena, y terminé llorando 5 veces ese día porque me recordaba a mí abuelo (R.I.P) que había muerto una semana atrás, esta película es muy buena para ver en familia. See more AJ B @AJ_BEAN Aug 8 I dont get the hype. I watched this recently and I cant even remember the ending. Animations are gorgeous though. Appropriate for kids See more Ron S @SotaFilms Aug 7 Up begins with one of the most efficiently exquisite stories I’ve ever seen, and builds upon that foundation a gorgeous film that massages the human soul. See more Easton B @Ebmoviemaster2026 Jul 28 TOP 3 PIXAR MOVIE, SO EMOTIONAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!🥹 See more diogo13 T @Tua_mera Jul 12 The first ten minutes of this movie are a masterpiece, delivering one of the most beautiful and heartbreaking love stories in cinema history. The transition into the South American adventure is vibrant and fun, driven by the great dynamic between the grumpy Carl, the lovely Russell, and Dug the dog. It only loses a few points in the second half when it leans too much into over-the-top action with the villain and the dogs flying airplanes. Nevertheless, it is a brilliant, deeply touching, and unforgettable animation. See more Kirstie W @KLoves Jul 8 I love this movie. So sad yet so beautiful. See more Read all reviews
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Pete Docter

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Bob Peterson

Director

Ed Asner

Carl Fredricksen

Christopher Plummer

Charles Muntz

Jordan Nagai

Russell

Bob Peterson

Dug

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Movie Info

Synopsis Carl Fredricksen, 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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