Up in the Air
“The story of a man ready to make a connection.”
Synopsis
Corporate downsizing expert Ryan Bingham spends his life in planes, airports, and hotels, but just as he’s about to reach a milestone of ten million frequent flyer miles, he meets a woman who causes him to rethink his transient life.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2019-09-21
Top Cast
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George Clooney
Ryan Bingham
Vera Farmiga
Alex Goran
Anna Kendrick
Natalie Keener
Sam Elliott
Maynard Finch
Amy Morton
Kara Bingham
Jason Bateman
Craig Gregory
Melanie Lynskey
Julie Bingham
J.K. Simmons
Bob
Danny McBride
Jim Miller
Zach Galifianakis
Steve
Tamala Jones
Karen Barnes
Adhir Kalyan
Fired IT worker
Keri Maletto
Software convention geek
Steve Eastin
Samuels
Adrienne Lamping
Tammy
Chris Lowell
Kevin
Erin McGrane
Dianne
Marvin Young
Young MC
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rosebud Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 4, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 14, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$166.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.67x
+$141.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jason Reitman
- Screenplay & Story
- Jason Reitman, Sheldon Turner
- Original Score
- Rolfe Kent, Sharon Jones
- Original Title
- Up in the Air
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $166.8M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks Pictures, Cold Spring Pictures, The Montecito Picture Company, Rickshaw Productions, Right of Way Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jason Reitman
Jason Reitman, Sheldon Turner, Walter Kirn
Rolfe Kent, Sharon Jones
Eric Steelberg
Dana E. Glauberman
Michael Beugg, Jason Reitman, Ivan Reitman, Joe Medjuck, Ted Griffin
Department Leadership Roster
Jason Reitman
Director
Jason Reitman
Screenplay
Sheldon Turner
Screenplay
Rolfe Kent
Original Music Composer
Eric Steelberg
Director of Photography
Jason Reitman
Producer
Ivan Reitman
Producer
Daniel Dubiecki
Producer
Jeffrey Clifford
Producer
Danny Glicker
Costume Design
Steve Saklad
Production Design
Dana E. Glauberman
Editor
Charles Croughwell
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Up in the Air
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Up in the Air about?
Corporate downsizing expert Ryan Bingham spends his life in planes, airports, and hotels, but just as he’s about to reach a milestone of ten million frequent flyer miles, he meets a woman who causes him to rethink his transient life.
Who directed Up in the Air?
Up in the Air was directed by Jason Reitman.
Who stars in Up in the Air?
The principal cast of Up in the Air includes George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick, Sam Elliott, Amy Morton.
When was Up in the Air released and how long is it?
Up in the Air was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
What was the box office and production budget of Up in the Air?
Up in the Air had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $166.8M at the worldwide box office (6.67 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Up in the Air?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Up in the Air was composed by Rolfe Kent, Sharon Jones.
Is Up in the Air based on a book or true story?
Up in the Air is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Walter Kirn".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Up in the Air?
Up in the Air holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).