Up
“Change is in the air.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer #2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-09-08
Top Cast
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Ed Asner
Carl Fredricksen (voice)
Christopher Plummer
Charles Muntz (voice)
Jordan Nagai
Russell (voice)
Bob Peterson
Dug / Alpha (voice)
Delroy Lindo
Beta (voice)
Jerome Ranft
Gamma (voice)
John Ratzenberger
Construction Foreman Tom (voice)
David Kaye
Newsreel Announcer (voice)
Elie Docter
Young Ellie (voice)
Jeremy Leary
Young Carl (voice)
Mickie McGowan
Police Officer Edith (voice)
Danny Mann
Construction Worker Steve (voice)
Donald Fullilove
Nurse George (voice)
Jess Harnell
Nurse AJ (voice)
Josh Cooley
Omega (voice)
Pete Docter
Campmaster Strauch (voice)
Mark Andrews
Additional Voices (voice)
Bob Bergen
Additional Voices (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 29, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 10, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$175M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$735.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.2x
+$560.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pete Docter
- Screenplay & Story
- Bob Peterson, Pete Docter
- Original Score
- Michael Giacchino
- Original Title
- Up
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $175M
- Worldwide Gross
- $735.1M
- Production Studios
- Pixar
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pete Docter
Bob Peterson, Pete Docter, Tom McCarthy, Julie Lynn
Michael Giacchino
Jean-Claude Kalache, Patrick Lin
Kevin Nolting, Katherine Ringgold
John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton, Jonas Rivera
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Peterson
Screenplay
Kevin Nolting
Editor
Jonas Rivera
Producer
Pete Docter
Director
Ricky Nierva
Production Design
Jean-Claude Kalache
Director of Photography
Bob Whitehill
Visual Effects Supervisor
Patrick Lin
Director of Photography
Katherine Ringgold
Editor
Pete Docter
Screenplay
Michael Giacchino
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Up
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Up about?
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.
Who directed Up?
Up was directed by Pete Docter.
Who stars in Up?
The principal cast of Up includes Ed Asner, Christopher Plummer, Jordan Nagai, Bob Peterson, Delroy Lindo.
When was Up released and how long is it?
Up was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of Up?
Up had a reported production budget of $175M and grossed $735.1M at the worldwide box office (4.2 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Up?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Up was composed by Michael Giacchino.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Up?
Up holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).