Up There (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2012, Up There is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Zam Salim, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Martin (deceased) is stuck in a dead-end job, welcoming the newly departed into the afterlife. All he dreams of is going 'Up There'. But his plans are thrown into disarray when he has to team up with the relentlessly chirpy Rash and together they lose a new arrival. The mismatched pair give chase and end up in a remote seaside town populated by cocky teenagers, sinister old women and the enigmatic Liz, who has 'suicide written all over her'. Can they stop bickering long enough to find the lost soul? Will Rash be reunited with his brother Chunky? And can Martin get back in time to finally get 'Up There'? UP THERE is a killer comedy about life, death and irritating friends.
Who’s in it. Up There stars Burn Gorman as Martin, Warren Brown as Slab Boy Joey, Iain De Caestecker as Tommy and Jo Hartley as Margaret, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Up There has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Up There page.
If you liked it. Fans of Up There tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Up There (2012)?
- In GB, Up There is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Up There worth watching?
- Up There holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Up There?
- Up There stars Burn Gorman, Warren Brown, Iain De Caestecker, Jo Hartley and Alexander Morton.
- When was Up There released?
- Up There was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.