Up (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2009, Up is a comedy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Pete Docter, running about 96 minutes. “The greatest adventure is just getting back home.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What 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.
Who’s in it. Up stars Ed Asner as Carl Fredricksen (voice), Christopher Plummer as Charles F. Muntz (voice), Jordan Nagai as Russell (voice) and Bob Peterson as Dug / Alpha (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Up sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $735.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of Up tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Up (2009)?
- In US, Up is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Up worth watching?
- Up holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Up?
- Up stars Ed Asner, Christopher Plummer, Jordan Nagai, Bob Peterson and Delroy Lindo.
- When was Up released?
- Up was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.