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Up in the Air

  • 2009
  • S
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
343K
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George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, and Anna Kendrick in Up in the Air (2009)
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.
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ComedyDramaRomance

Ryan Bingham enjoys living out of a suitcase for his job, travelling around the country firing people, but finds that lifestyle threatened by the presence of a potential love interest, and a... Read allRyan Bingham enjoys living out of a suitcase for his job, travelling around the country firing people, but finds that lifestyle threatened by the presence of a potential love interest, and a new hire presenting a new business model.Ryan Bingham enjoys living out of a suitcase for his job, travelling around the country firing people, but finds that lifestyle threatened by the presence of a potential love interest, and a new hire presenting a new business model.

  • Director
    • Jason Reitman
  • Writers
    • Walter Kirn
    • Jason Reitman
    • Sheldon Turner
  • Stars
    • George Clooney
    • Vera Farmiga
    • Anna Kendrick
  • See production, box office & company info
  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    343K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,890
    123
    • Director
      • Jason Reitman
    • Writers
      • Walter Kirn
      • Jason Reitman
      • Sheldon Turner
    • Stars
      • George Clooney
      • Vera Farmiga
      • Anna Kendrick
    • 591User reviews
    • 409Critic reviews
    • 83Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 6 Oscars
      • 75 wins & 171 nominations total

    Videos19

    Up in the Air: Trailer #2
    Trailer 2:33
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    Up in the Air: Teaser Trailer
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    'Up in the Air' | Anniversary Mashup
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    "Something Real" from Up in the Air
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    Watch "Something Real" from Up in the Air
    "I Am Not a Tour Guide" from Up in the Air
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    Watch "I Am Not a Tour Guide" from Up in the Air
    "Everyone Needs a Co-Pilot" from Up in the Air
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    Up in the Air: "Order Five Meals"
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    Up in the Air: "Bar Club Cards"
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    Up In The Air: A Chance At Something Real
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    Up In The Air: Jason Reitman Featurette
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    Up In The Air: Travel Tips
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    Up In The Air: Ultra Bar Club Cards
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    George Clooney, Melanie Lynskey, and Danny McBride in Up in the Air (2009)
    Vera Farmiga in Up in the Air (2009)
    George Clooney and Vera Farmiga in Up in the Air (2009)
    Anna Kendrick in Up in the Air (2009)
    George Clooney and Anna Kendrick in Up in the Air (2009)
    George Clooney and Vera Farmiga in Up in the Air (2009)
    George Clooney and Anna Kendrick in Up in the Air (2009)
    Melanie Lynskey and Danny McBride in Up in the Air (2009)
    George Clooney and Vera Farmiga in Up in the Air (2009)
    George Clooney, Melanie Lynskey, and Amy Morton in Up in the Air (2009)
    George Clooney and Jason Reitman in Up in the Air (2009)
    George Clooney and Vera Farmiga in Up in the Air (2009)

    Top cast

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    George Clooney
    George Clooney
    • Ryan Bingham
    Vera Farmiga
    Vera Farmiga
    • Alex Goran
    Anna Kendrick
    Anna Kendrick
    • Natalie Keener
    Jason Bateman
    Jason Bateman
    • Craig Gregory
    Amy Morton
    Amy Morton
    • Kara Bingham
    Melanie Lynskey
    Melanie Lynskey
    • Julie Bingham
    J.K. Simmons
    J.K. Simmons
    • Bob
    Sam Elliott
    Sam Elliott
    • Maynard Finch
    Danny McBride
    Danny McBride
    • Jim Miller
    Zach Galifianakis
    Zach Galifianakis
    • Steve
    Christopher Lowell
    Christopher Lowell
    • Kevin
    • (as Chris Lowell)
    Steve Eastin
    Steve Eastin
    • Samuels
    Marvin Young
    Marvin Young
    • Young MC
    Cut Chemist
    • Conference DJ
    Adrienne Lamping
    • Tammy
    Meagan Flynn
    Meagan Flynn
    • Flight Attendant
    Dustin Miles
    Dustin Miles
    • Ned
    Tamara Tungate
    • Club Hostess
    • Director
      • Jason Reitman
    • Writers
      • Walter Kirn
      • Jason Reitman
      • Sheldon Turner
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      A large number of the people we see fired in the film are not actors, but people who were recently laid off. The filmmakers put out ads in St. Louis and Detroit posing as a documentary crew looking to document the effect of the recession. When people showed up, they were instructed to treat the camera like the person who fired them and respond as they did, or use the opportunity to say what they wished they had. A way to discern who are the actors, and who are the real people, is that the real people do not have dialogue with George Clooney or Anna Kendrick, as they were shot separately. Jason Reitman did this intentionally, feeling that the real people would freak out Clooney and Kendrick.
    • Goofs
      When Ryan asks how many miles a round-the-world flight would cost, he's told it's 500,000 miles. On American a first class round-the-world flight costs 300,000 miles (and even less for lower classes). However, the trip is for two people, not just one.
    • Quotes

      Ryan Bingham: [on the docks in Miami] 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: [shrugs] Right. Well, I don't.

      Natalie Keener: you're an asshole.

    • Crazy credits
      There is a voice recording by Kevin Renick addressing to Jason Reitman mid-credit, stating the reason he wrote the song and the original recording of the song.
    • Connections
      Edited into De wereld draait door: Episode #5.84 (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      This Land Is Your Land
      Written by Woody Guthrie

      Performed by Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings

      Courtesy of Daptone Records

    User reviews591

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    An engaging drama
    This film is about a man who fires people for a living. His world becomes upside down when his job is radically changed by a newly recruited young fresh graduate.

    "Up in the Air" is a well made film. The plot focuses on character development and emotional changes of the characters. It is not easy to make characters interesting and memorable, but "Up in the Air" does just that. Both the characters of George Clooney and Anna Kendrick have strongly divergent attitudes and personalities, but they have great chemistry and change each other slowly but surely. How they radically shake each others core belief is engagingly told. I enjoyed watching "Up in the Air" a lot, as it tells an engaging story of self discovery.
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    • Jan 16, 2010

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    FAQ7

    • What is the song that plays at the end of the movie? And where are the credits for this song in the credits list?
    • What is 'Up in the Air' about?
    • Is "Up in the Air" based on a book?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 29, 2010 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bay Lên Trời Cao
    • Filming locations
      • Cheshire Inn, St. Louis, Missouri, USA(Wedding shower scene)
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Cold Spring Pictures
      • DreamWorks
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $25,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $83,823,381
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,181,450
      • Dec 6, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $166,842,739
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 49 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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