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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

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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Scarlet S

This is my favorite Pixar movie, and if you say you didn't cry you're lying to yourself, because I'm telling you nobody had a single dry eye in the whole theater. Everybody who helped in making this movie I thank you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/03/25

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Audience Member

My blood pressure went up with the amount of action. So stressful! Got me hooked UP on Disney.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/27/25

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Joey G

I loved this movie. The twist villain was amazing. Loved it!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/23/25

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Alec B

Up soars with breathtaking animation and a deeply moving story, anchored by one of Pixar’s most heart-wrenching opening sequences. Carl and Ellie’s silent love story sets the stage for a poignant exploration of grief, adventure, and human connection, proving that life’s greatest journeys don’t always go as planned. Balancing its emotional depth with humor and high-flying thrills, Up delivers an uplifting message about embracing the unexpected. With unforgettable characters and rich thematic storytelling, it’s a visually stunning and profoundly touching masterpiece that cements its place as one of Pixar’s finest.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/21/25

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Amir S

This is a movie that made me cry, just a great movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/19/25

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Audience Member

Absolute pure bants when wifey kicked the bucket... rest of film was uninteresting. :/

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/14/25

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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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