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Up in the Air

1940·Movie
1h 2min·NR

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness5
  • Nostalgia5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some slapstick and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4

World

Mystery, history, and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Frankie 'scoops' the police and traps the killer!

A none-too-popular (nor good) radio singer, Rita Wilson is murdered while singing on the air in a radio studio. Radio page boy, Frankie Ryan, and his janitor pal, Jeff, solve the mystery for the none-too-sharp police.
1940s Radio MysteryShowbiz MurderAmateur DetectivesLighthearted CrimeClassic HollywoodDialogue-DrivenNostalgic AtmosphereSmall-Town IntrigueQuirky Characters

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Where can I stream Up in the Air legally?

Up in the Air is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Up in the Air worth watching?

42
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42/100 (IMDb 5.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Up in the Air rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Up in the Air?

1 h 2 min

Up in the Air runs 1 h 2 min.

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 122 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Up in the Air use?

Deadpan SnarkerWanting Is Better Than HavingBookendsKarma HoudiniShut Up, Hannibal!"The Reason You Suck" SpeechBerserk ButtonScrew This, I'm Outta Here!Distaff CounterpartUnusual EuphemismIt Meant Something to MeBut for Me, It Was Tuesdayand 61 more

TV Tropes lists 73 storytelling tropes for Up in the Air, including Deadpan Snarker, Wanting Is Better Than Having, Bookends.