Upside Down (2012)
Two lovers defy opposing gravities and societal prejudice in a surreal, dreamlike quest for reunion.
In an alternate universe where twinned worlds have opposite gravities, a young man battles interplanetary prejudice and the laws of physics in his quest to reunite with the long-lost girl of his dreams in this visually stunning romantic adventure that poses the question: what if love was stronger than gravity?
How intense is Upside Down?
Upside Down has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. Rated PG-13.
What Upside Down feels like
- Tone
- romanticsurrealdreamlikeepic
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionDate nightLate night
Where to stream Upside Down
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Upside Down for you?
Is Upside Down scary?
No. Upside Down is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Upside Down gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Upside Down sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Upside Down OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Upside Down?
Upside Down runs 1h 44m.
Where can I stream Upside Down?
Upside Down is streaming on Prime Video, Kanopy, Hoopla and The Roku Channel.
Does Upside Down have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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