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Up in the Air

2009·Movie
1h 50min·R
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance7
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

The story of a man ready to make a connection.

Corporate downsizing expert Ryan Bingham spends his life in planes, airports, and hotels, but just as he’s about to reach a milestone of ten million frequent flyer miles, he meets a woman who causes him to rethink his transient life.
Contemporary DramaCharacter StudyRomantic DramaSocial CommentaryAdult RelationshipsExistential ThemesCareer & IdentitySubtle HumorExcellent Acting

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Up in the Air

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Where can I stream Up in the Air legally?

Up in the Air is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Up in the Air worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 83). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Up in the Air rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is Up in the Air?

1 h 50 min

Up in the Air runs 1 h 50 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Up in the Air?

Critics87
Audiences77

Not quite. Critics rate Up in the Air higher (87) than audiences (77). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Up in the Air a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$167 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $25 million to make and earned $167 million worldwide, 6.7 times its budget.

What language is Up in the Air in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Up in the Air?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Up in the Air in 101 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Up in the Air use?

Married to the JobHappily Ever AfterBig Brother InstinctPunch-Clock VillainRoad Trip PlotIt Meant Something to MePet the DogBody DoubleNot What It Looks LikeBut Now I Must GoThe Unfair SexHypocriteand 61 more

TV Tropes lists 73 storytelling tropes for Up in the Air, including Married to the Job, Happily Ever After, Big Brother Instinct.