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Up
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Directed by Pete Docter. With Ed Asner, Christopher Plummer, Jordan Nagai.
8.0/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTCarl 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 t…
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Release snapshot for Up.
MoviHero lists May 28, 2009 as the release date for Up. Pete Docter is the listed director. The listed cast includes Ed Asner as Carl Fredricksen (voice), Christopher Plummer as Charles Muntz (voice), Jordan Nagai as Russell (voice), Bob Peterson as Dug / Alpha (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMay 28, 2009
GenresAdventure · Family · Comedy · Animation
Runtime1h 36m
DirectorPete Docter
CastEd Asner as Carl Fredricksen (voice), Christopher Plummer as Charles Muntz (voice), Jordan Nagai as Russell (voice), Bob Peterson as Dug / Alpha (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Up runs 1h 36m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
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The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 8.0/10 from 22,344 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required3/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“A fun and charming adventure. 'Up' certainly knows how to tug at the heartstrings. It creates a very meaningful story around Carl Fredricksen (Ed Asner)…”
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“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…”
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“"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.”
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“I'm always struck by how much jeopardy and peril there is in modern family films.”
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“67/100 After the loss of his wife and the potential loss of his house, a man decides to travel to the place that his wife…”
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