Up and Down (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2004, Up and Down is a comedy and drama film directed by Jan Hřebejk, running about 108 minutes. “A comedy that makes you cry. A drama that makes you laugh.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Milan and Goran are two criminals who smuggle illegal immigrants. One night after they complete a smuggle, they discover that one of the immigrants has left a baby behind. Milan and Goran decide to sell the baby to Lubos and Eman, who are responsible for running an illegal baby adoption center. Lubos and Eman make attempts to sell the baby to Miluska and Frantisek, a barren couple.
Who’s in it. Up and Down stars Petr Forman as Martin Horecký, Jan Tříska as Professor Otakar Horecký, Emília Vášáryová as Vera Horecká and Nataša Burger as Miluška, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Up and Down has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Up and Down page.
If you liked it. Fans of Up and Down tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Up and Down (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Up and Down change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Up and Down worth watching?
- Up and Down holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Up and Down?
- Up and Down stars Petr Forman, Jan Tříska, Emília Vášáryová, Nataša Burger and Ingrid Timková.