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Up

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Released May 29, 2009

1h 36m

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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

The 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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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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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

A perfect blend of visual designs and imaginative storytelling.

Rated: 9/10

Nov 29, 2020

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Zach M

That was the movie to ever make me cry in the first 10 minuets. Absolute spectacle, heartfelt and emotional story lines. Beautiful graphics and quirky perfection. I love this movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/26/25

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Oscar M

This movie is peak cinema, amazing character devolopment and good intresting characters. This movie has what Pixar does best. ENDINGS. The ending is perfect and brings a tear to my time every time ive watched this movie, and its more than once. My favourite movie of all time without a doubt.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/24/25

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Frans B

The definitive Pixar movie. Pete Docter did excellent work here directing this masterpiece. Impeccable writing and beautifully executed. Amazing and awe inspiring story, wonderous adventure and benchmark storytelling. Cinematography is out of this world. Stellar cast all shines in character. Heartwarming and moving. Exciting and very captivating. Just about the perfect movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/24/25

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SAKADA C

Is a very emotive film, so Much than You Make cry but too it Make belive in the old promess. It's a beautiful movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/23/25

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Indigo O

The first ten minutes of this movie by itself is worth the 5-star rating. Amazing movie, beautiful animation, wonderful message.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/18/25

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Eliana S

This is such a good movie it’s emotional in some parts but it’s a very fun watch

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/18/25

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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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