Up (2009): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Up is a 2009 animated drama directed by Pete Docter and Bob Peterson, starring John Ratzenberger, Jordan Nagai and Edward Asner. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $735.1 million worldwide on a $175 million budget. Critics gave it 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and 88 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Directors
- Pete Docter and Bob Peterson
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $175M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Up About?
The premise of Up without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Carl Fredricksen, a grumpy widower, ties thousands of balloons to his house to fulfill a lifelong dream of traveling to South America. Unexpectedly, he finds himself accompanied by Russell, an enthusiastic young Wilderness Explorer. Together, the unlikely pair embark on a hilarious and heartwarming adventure filled with unique challenges and memorable characters as they journey to a vibrant, unknown land.
Up Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- heartfelt
- balloon
- talking dog
- original story
- child in jeopardy
- south america
- old man young boy relationship
- lifted by helium balloon
- human dog relationship
- latin america
- helium balloon
- mailbox
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- asian boy
- waterfall
- lifting a male into the air
- human animal relationship
- younger version of character
- pixar
- man wears eyeglasses
- friend
- stowaway
- dog
- boy scout
- elderly protagonist
- cgi animation
- scenic landscape
- endangered species
- miscarriage
- talking to one's dead wife
- dogs playing poker
- hearing aid
- dinosaur fossil
- cane
- floating in the air
- villain
- childhood photo
- assisting the elderly
- megaphone
- flying
- dog collar
- crossing heart
- depression
- tree falling on a house
- giant bird
- marriage
- old photograph
- nostalgia
- chocolate
- explorer
- urban renewal
Up Cast
John Ratzenberger leads the cast, with Jordan Nagai and Edward Asner. Directed by Pete Docter and Bob Peterson.
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Co-director Pete Docter -
Co-director Bob Peterson
More from Pete Docter and Bob Peterson
More films directed by Pete Docter and Bob Peterson, best-rated first: Inside Out, Soul, Monsters, Inc. and Inside Out.
Up Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Up 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and 88 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.3/10.
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IMDb 8.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 98% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 90%
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Metacritic 88 Metascore
User score 8.6
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TMDB 80% User score
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Up Plot Summary
What happens in Up from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Young Carl Fredricksen (Jeremy Leary), a shy boy donning an old pilot’s cap and goggles, becomes captivated while watching a film featuring his lifelong idol, Charles Muntz (Christopher Plummer), a legendary explorer. During the screening, the narrator recounts Muntz’s daring exploits and remarkable discoveries, only to reveal that scientists have recently discredited his latest find—a large bird skeleton—which they claim is a fabricated hoax. Determined to vindicate himself, Muntz prepares to embark on an expedition aboard his zeppelin, vowing to return with living proof of his discovery.
Full summary
The whole story of Up, scene by scene
Up Box Office & Budget
Up grossed $735.1 million worldwide on a $175 million budget, 4.2 times what it cost. $293 million came from the US and Canada and $442.1 million (60%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$735.1M
4.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $293M
- International
- $442.1M
- Budget
- $175M
Up Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 3 trailers and 1 clip.
- Trailer Disney/Pixar's UP - Official Trailer #2
- Trailer Up (2009) HD Trailer
- Clip Carl’s House Floats Away - Official Clip
How Well Do You Know Up?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What film inspires young Carl Fredricksen at the beginning of 'Up'?
Up Also Known As
47 alternative titles, including “Vzhuru do oblak” and “Baala”.
- Also known as
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- Vzhuru do oblak
- Baala
- Aukstyn
- Up - Una aventura de altura
- Up, una aventura de altura
- Do neba
- Yukarı Bak
- Oben
- Una aventura de altura Pixar
- Là-haut
- Up - Altamente!
- فوق
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- Hore (2009)
- Vút Bay
- Yuxarı Bax
- 飞屋环游记
- Уверх
- Вверх
- Op
- Fel!
- Upp
- Up – kohti korkeuksia
- Vzhůru do oblak
- Odlot
- Se opp
- Hore
- Nebesa
- למעלה
- Ψηλά στον Ουρανό
- ปู่ซ่าบ้าพลัง
- 업
- カールじいさんの空飛ぶ家
- Deasupra tuturor
- В небето
- Вперед і вгору
- Up: Altas Aventuras
- Üles
- Aukštyn
- 天外奇蹟
- V višave
- До неба
- Up: Una Aventura de Altura
- بالا
- Tepaga
- 沖天救兵
- Augšup, მაღლა
- उड़न छू!
Seen Up?
Movies Like Up
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including George and A.J., Carl’s Date and Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey.
Up FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Up, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Up?
Up runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Up released?
Up was released on May 29, 2009.
Who directed Up?
Up was directed by Pete Docter and Bob Peterson.
More films by Pete Docter Who is in the cast of Up?
Up stars John Ratzenberger, Jordan Nagai and Edward Asner.
How much did Up make at the box office?
Up grossed $735.1 million worldwide ($293 million domestic, $442.1 million international) on a budget of $175 million.
How is Up rated?
Up has 8.3/10 on IMDb, 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 88 on Metacritic and 80% on TMDB.
Does Up have a post-credit scene?
No. Up has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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