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Up in the Air (I) (2009)

R  109 min  -  Drama | Romance   -  23 December 2009 (USA)
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With a job that has him traveling around the country firing people, Ryan Bingham leads an empty life out of a suitcase, until his company does the unexpected: ground him.

Director:

Jason Reitman

Writers:

Walter Kirn (novel), Jason Reitman (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
George Clooney ...
Vera Farmiga ...
Anna Kendrick ...
Jason Bateman ...
Amy Morton Amy Morton ...
Melanie Lynskey ...
J.K. Simmons ...
Bob
Sam Elliott ...
Danny McBride ...
Zach Galifianakis ...
Chris Lowell ...
Steve Eastin ...
Marvin Young ...
Young MC
Lucas MacFadden ...
Conference DJ (as Cut Chemist)
Adrienne Lamping ...
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Storyline

Ryan Bingham is a corporate downsizing expert whose cherished life on the road is threatened just as he is on the cusp of reaching ten million frequent flyer miles and just after he's met the frequent-traveler woman of his dreams. Written by Anonymous  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Suitcase | Downsizing | Business | Bar | Cross Country  | See more »

Taglines:

Arriving soon See more »

Genres:

Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and some sexual content See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Amor sin escalas See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$25,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$1,181,450 (USA) (6 December 2009) (15 Screens)

Gross:

$163,227,071 (Worldwide)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | Canada: (Toronto International Film Festival)

Sound Mix:

DTS (as dts) | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Ellen Page and Emily Blunt were considered to play Natalie. See more »

Goofs

Factual errors: The shuttle bus for the Miami Airport Hilton does not cross any bridges (in this case MacArthur Causeway) going from the airport to the hotel. Hotel only provides complimentary shuttle to/from airport, not nearby destinations See more »

Quotes

Ryan Bingham: You know that moment when you look into somebody's eyes and you can feel them staring into your soul and the whole world goes quiet just for a second?
Natalie Keener: Yes.
Ryan Bingham: Right. Well, I don't.
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Crazy Credits

Over the end credits, the camera glides over the clouds. Much like the view from a plane. See more »


Soundtracks

"Time After Time"
(1984)
Written by Rob Hyman & Cyndi Lauper
Performed by Anna Kendrick
Courtesy of Pocket Songs See more »