Change is in the air.
Carl Fredricksen spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and experiencing life to its fullest. But at age 78, life seems to have passed him by, until a twist of fate (and a persistent 8-year old Wilderness Explorer named Russell) gives him a new lease on life.
Up (2009) is a animation, comedy, family and adventure film directed by Pete Docter, released on May 28, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Ed Asner, Christopher Plummer, Jordan Nagai and Bob Peterson. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 22,085 ratings.
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Ed Asner
as Carl Fredricksen (voice)
Christopher Plummer
as Charles Muntz (voice)
Jordan Nagai
as Russell (voice)
Bob Peterson
as Dug / Alpha (voice)
Delroy Lindo
as Beta (voice)
Jerome Ranft
as Gamma (voice)
John Ratzenberger
as Construction Foreman Tom (voice)
David Kaye
as Newsreel Announcer (voice)
Elie Docter
as Young Ellie (voice)
Jeremy Leary
as Young Carl (voice)
Mickie McGowan
as Police Officer Edith (voice)
Danny Mann
as Construction Worker Steve (voice)
Directed by Pete Docter, written by Bob Peterson, Pete Docter and Bob Peterson, produced by Jonas Rivera.
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 22,085 ratings.
A fun and charming adventure. <em>'Up'</em> certainly knows how to tug at the heartstrings. It creates a very meaningful story around Carl Fredricksen (Ed Asner), with the early scenes particularly standing out as superb. I don't overly enjoy the parts with Dug (Bob Peterson) and Kevin (Pete Docter), not that they are bad, though everything with Fredricksen, Russell (Jordan Nagai) and Charles F. Muntz (Christopher…
Reviewed on August 16, 2020
To Christopher Plummer and Ed Asner... RIP.
Reviewed on August 30, 2021
Widowed "Carl" (anyone else thinks he looks like Henry Kissinger?) gets himself involved in an altercation with a construction worker that sees him court-ordered to the "Shady Oak" retirement home. He's having none of that, and on the day of his deportation releases thousands of balloons from his chimney. They manage to uproot his house and using some rudimentary sails he sets off in search of "Paradise Falls".…
Reviewed on December 7, 2023
"UP" is a movie that begins with a poignant and emotional experience, immediately tugging at the heartstrings with a touching portrayal of loss and longing. The journey of Carl embarking on adventures inspired by his late wife's dreams is both heartfelt and captivating, drawing viewers into a world filled with emotion and wonder. The dynamic between Carl, Russell, Kevin, and Dug adds excitement and depth to the…
Reviewed on September 2, 2024
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Up (2009) is available to stream on Disney Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Up (2009) includes Ed Asner, Christopher Plummer, Jordan Nagai, Bob Peterson and Delroy Lindo. The film was directed by Pete Docter. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Up was released on May 28, 2009 and runs for 1h 36m.
Up (2009) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 22,085 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, comedy and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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