Up in the Air (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2009, Up in the Air is a drama and romance film directed by Jason Reitman, running about 110 minutes. “The story of a man ready to make a connection.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Up in the Air stars George Clooney as Ryan Bingham, Vera Farmiga as Alex Goran, Anna Kendrick as Natalie Keener and Sam Elliott as Maynard Finch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Up in the Air has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $166.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Up in the Air page.
If you liked it. Fans of Up in the Air tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Up in the Air (2009)?
- In US, Up in the Air is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Up in the Air worth watching?
- Up in the Air holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Up in the Air?
- Up in the Air stars George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick, Sam Elliott and Amy Morton.
- When was Up in the Air released?
- Up in the Air was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.