Up in the Air
Seen it?2009 | 110 min | Drama, Romance
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), it drew serious awards attention and it made about 7 times its budget, despite little lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 5 Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$167 million worldwide on a $25 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jason Reitman
- George ClooneyRyan Bingham
- Vera FarmigaAlex Goran
- Anna KendrickNatalie Keener
- Sam ElliottMaynard Finch
- Amy MortonKara Bingham
- Jason BatemanCraig Gregory
- Melanie LynskeyJulie Bingham
- J.K. SimmonsBob
- Danny McBrideJim Miller
- Zach GalifianakisSteve