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Up in the Air

R

Released Dec 23, 2009

1 hr. 49 min.

Comedy

Drama

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An idea from a young, new co-worker (Anna Kendrick) would put an end to the constant travel of corporate downsizer Ryan Bingham (George Clooney), so he takes her on a tour to demonstrate the importance of face-to-face meetings with those they must fire. While mentoring his colleague, he arranges hookups with another frequent-flier (Vera Farmiga), and his developing feelings for the woman prompt him to see others in a new light.

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Critics Consensus

Led by charismatic performances by its three leads, director Jason Reitman delivers a smart blend of humor and emotion with just enough edge for mainstream audiences.

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Cem Y

Sincere and different. One of the fine examples of the genre.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/19/24

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Alec C

Sometimes in order to do business, you've got to be up close and personal! A corporate down-sizer takes a naive new coworker on a trip to show her the importance of being in-person, while beginning to question his own philosophy as he begins a relationship with a fellow traveler. Smart and witty, this business flick manages to find its way into our hearts with its relatable characters and unique perspective!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/03/24

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Chickaboom

Anna Kendrick is superb in this movie. Great actress.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/18/24

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Joshua C

This was more than I thought it would be. Propelled by some great lead performances, Jason Reitman's Up in the Air manages to blend just enough humour and heart to make for an enjoyable film about the value of human relationships and how they are essential for leading a purposeful life. Really well-done.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/17/24

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Sam C

A really enjoyable watch, with an emotional core that'll stick with you long after it's finished.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/07/24

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Mark P

I could relate to the travel part of this film and the first time I watched it I was flying. Really enjoyed the movie

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/10/23

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Jason Reitman

Director

George Clooney

Ryan Bingham

Vera Farmiga

Alex Goran

Anna Kendrick

Natalie Keener

Jason Bateman

Craig Gregory

Danny McBride

Jim Miller

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

We always know just where this film is going... . But as co-written and directed by Jason Reitman, the plot's twists are so delicious and the dialogue so inventively perfect it doesn't matter a jot.

Aug 30, 2018

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Ed Koch

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A slick, cute, diverting, superbly-acted film but also an empty one due to the picture's raison d'être: a one-trick pony concerned solely with lack of commitment.

Jan 16, 2018

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Matt Singer

The Rumpus

Up in the Air is sentimental, but that doesn't mean it's simplistic. In fact, the movie plays at some interesting contradictions. It is a genuinely funny movie about genuinely depressing times.

Sep 18, 2017

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Sean Axmaker

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Where 'Up in the Air' soars is in the way it captures Ryan's rhythm, the elegant precision of his comforting ritual, the smooth familiarity of his life-in-transition existence.

Oct 6, 2023

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Brian Eggert

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A painful, intelligent, and darkly comic drama that will affect you regardless of how you choose to interpret it.

Rated: 3.5/4

Aug 28, 2023

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Dan DiNicola

The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY)

Clooney's portrayal if this terminal man is exemplary on every count. He is a man of and for our times. So too is this year's finest movie.

Mar 22, 2021

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Synopsis

An idea from a young, new co-worker (Anna Kendrick) would put an end to the constant travel of corporate downsizer Ryan Bingham (George Clooney), so he takes her on a tour to demonstrate the importance of face-to-face meetings with those they must fire. While mentoring his colleague, he arranges hookups with another frequent-flier (Vera Farmiga), and his developing feelings for the woman prompt him to see others in a new light.

Director: Jason Reitman
Executive Producer: Ted Griffin, Michael Beugg, Tom Pollock, Joe Medjuck
Screenwriter: Jason Reitman, Sheldon Turner
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Montecito Picture Company
Rating: R (Some Sexual Content|Language)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 23, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 20, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $83.8M

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