Up (2009)
An elderly man finds whimsical adventure and renewed purpose with a persistent young explorer.
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.
How intense is Up?
Up has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs wholesome. Rated PG.
What Up feels like
- Tone
- heartwarmingfeel goodnostalgicupliftingwhimsical
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watchFull attention
Where to stream Up
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 12, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Up for you?
Is Up scary?
No. Up is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Up gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Up sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Up OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Up?
Up runs 1h 36m.
Where can I stream Up?
Up is streaming on Disney+.
Does Up have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
Cast and crew
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