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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 Jul 6, 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) Oct 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 Oct 9, 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 Nov 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 Sep 5, 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 Nov 29, 2020
9/10
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Tyler L @Tyler131 Oct 1, 2026 Love this film with an emotional story and one of Pixar best films. See more Sarah S @Braxton188 Sep 18, 2026 “I don’t want BIRD, I— oh wait, yes I do.” See more aura R @auramam Sep 15, 2026 filme muito muito bomm See more Abs B @Abs_B Sep 9, 2026 Such a brilliant and emotional movie. So many hilarious moments and the bonds that are made is so lovely. You just hope that more of these relationships can happen in this day and age, but we all know they wont. See more Robert P @Superbad Sep 6, 2026 One of Pixar's best movie See more kait T @kaewi Sep 3, 2026 honestly it’s been a longgggg time since i’ve watched this. it was really good. dang i did not expect to cry as much as i do though. the beginning it was showing a girl and guy and i thought it was the russell then i was like wait don’t tell that is actually the ellie and carl. it was such a sweet movie. i also recently watched hoppers and those dog collars was definitely on that board in hoppers so im sure its connected somewhere in the multiverse. anyways what a good movie, saving the bird, and starting a new adventure. don’t be afraid of letting go and starting a new one. 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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