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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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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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Up in the Air (2009) | Rotten Tomatoes (1) 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 Full Review Up in the Air (2009) | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Ed Koch The Atlantic 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 Full Review Up in the Air (2009) | Rotten Tomatoes (3) 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 Full Review Up in the Air (2009) | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand 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 Full Review Up in the Air (2009) | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review 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 Full Review Up in the Air (2009) | Rotten Tomatoes (6) 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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george gipson g This movie manages to handle some heavy themes in an entertaining and seemingly breezy way because of a snappy screenplay and some good performances. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/02/24 Full Review Daniel N Great performances by all actors, slick and entertaining, and so great at portraying at lifestyle that can be perceived as appealing but may be all so shallow. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/26/24 Full Review alan g Not very good. Predictable sex comedy. George Clloney finally acts and shows some emotion. Waste of Anna Kendrick. Rated 1.5/5 Stars • Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 05/17/24 Full Review Cem Y Sincere and different. One of the fine examples of the genre. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/19/24 Full Review 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 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/03/24 Full Review Chickaboom Anna Kendrick is superb in this movie. Great actress. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/18/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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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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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

Producer
Daniel Dubiecki, Jeffrey Clifford, Ivan Reitman, Jason Reitman

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

Runtime
1h 49m
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