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Up in the Air

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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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Deborah Ross The Spectator 08/30/2018
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. Go to Full Review Ed Koch The Atlantic 01/16/2018
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. Go to Full Review Matt Singer The Rumpus 09/18/2017
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. Go to Full Review Will Mavity Next Best Picture Aug 1
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It’s less flashy than Clooney’s work in “The Descendants” two years later, but it’s every bit as heartbreaking. Go to Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand 10/06/2023
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. Go to Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review 08/28/2023
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A painful, intelligent, and darkly comic drama that will affect you regardless of how you choose to interpret it. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Eye C @ECinc Mar 22 Another great movie to watch on a plane. Since the first time that I watched it, it became one of my all time favorites. Great script, and the performance of George Clooney is amazing. And the presence of Vera Farmiga it's just a perfect reason to see anything. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jan 1 The worldwide gross is $166,842,739.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more bob c @RT46426964 Dec 18 In the middle of the biggest corporate collapse of 2009 Clooney’s character flies the country sacking people and doing Vera. Don’t worry tho. He isn’t happy. Nor is his scrawny young apprentice. See more Gareth v @geewah Aug 6 Clooney delivers one of his best performances in this smart, bittersweet character study that blends sharp social commentary with emotional subtlety. See more kevenquinlan T @RT75276071 Jul 6 Fantastic movie. Vera and George at their best. A must for your collection. See more umakanth r @RT54786655 06/22/2025 Clooney fires people for a living and somehow still makes me feel bad for him. Great vibes, soft punches. Like corporate therapy wrapped in airport lounge lighting. #GeorgeClooney #CorporateMelancholy #JasonReitman #MinimalistCinema See more 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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(L-R) George Clooney as Ryan Bingham and Vera Farmiga as Alex Goran in "Up in the Air." (L-R) Anna Kendrick as Natalie Keener and George Clooney as Ryan Bingham in "Up in the Air." Director Jason Reitman on the set of "Up in the Air." (L-R) George Clooney and director Jason Reitman on the set of "Up in the Air." (L-R) Anna Kendrick as Natalie Keener and George Clooney as Ryan Bingham in "Up in the Air." George Clooney as Ryan Bingham in "Up in the Air." (L-R) George Clooney as Ryan Bingham and Vera Farmiga as Alex Goran in "Up in the Air." (L-R) Danny McBride as Jim Miller and Melanie Lynskey as Julie Bingham in "Up in the Air." (Right) George Clooney as Ryan Bingham in "Up in the Air." (L-R) Melanie Lynskey as Julie Bingham and George Clooney as Ryan Bingham in "Up in the Air." View more photos

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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
Screenwriter
Sheldon Turner
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Montecito Picture Company
Rating
R (Some Sexual Content|Language)
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Romance
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