Up (2009 film)

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Directed by	Pete Docter
Screenplay by	Bob Peterson
Story by	Pete Docter, Bob Peterson, Tom McCarthy
Produced by	Jonas Rivera
Starring	Ed Asner, Christopher Plummer, Jordan Nagai, Bob Peterson
Cinematography	Patrick Lin, Jean-Claudie Kalache
Edited by	Kevin Nolting
Music by	Michael Giacchino
Production; companies	Walt Disney Pictures, Pixar Animation Studios
Distributed by	Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Release date	May; 29, 2009
Running time	96 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$175 million
Box office	$735.1 million

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Up is a 2009 American computer-animated film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. The film was directed by Pete Docter, with co-direction by Bob Peterson. The screenplay was written by Docter and Peterson, with the story developed by Docter, Peterson, and Tom McCarthy. The film features the voices of Ed Asner, Christopher Plummer, Jordan Nagai, and Bob Peterson.

Plot[edit | edit source]

The film centers on an elderly widower named Carl Fredricksen (voiced by Ed Asner) and a young boy named Russell (voiced by Jordan Nagai). Carl, a retired balloon salesman, ties thousands of balloons to his house in order to fulfill a promise to his late wife, Ellie, to see the wilds of South America. The house lifts off the ground and heads towards Paradise Falls, but Carl soon discovers that Russell has inadvertently come along for the ride.

During their journey, they encounter a talking dog named Dug and a large, colorful bird named Kevin. They also meet the film's antagonist, Charles Muntz (voiced by Christopher Plummer), an explorer who has become obsessed with capturing Kevin.

Characters[edit | edit source]

Carl Fredricksen - An elderly widower and retired balloon salesman.
Russell - A young Wilderness Explorer scout.
Dug - A talking dog who belongs to Charles Muntz.
Kevin - A large, colorful bird that Muntz is trying to capture.
Charles Muntz - The film's antagonist, an explorer obsessed with capturing Kevin.
Ellie - Carl's late wife, who appears in flashbacks.

Production[edit | edit source]

The film was directed by Pete Docter, with co-direction by Bob Peterson. The screenplay was written by Docter and Peterson, with the story developed by Docter, Peterson, and Tom McCarthy. The film's score was composed by Michael Giacchino, who won an Academy Award for Best Original Score for his work.

Release and Reception[edit | edit source]

Up premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on May 13, 2009, and was released in the United States on May 29, 2009. The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $735 million worldwide. It received five Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, and won two, for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Score.