Up (2009 movie) Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Up
Actors dressed as the film's protagonists at the 66th Venice International Film Festival
Directed by	Pete Docter Co-Director: Bob Peterson
Produced by	Jonas Rivera Executive Producers: John Lasseter Andrew Stanton
Written by	Screenplay: Bob Peterson Pete Docter Story: Pete Docter Bob Peterson Thomas McCarthy
Starring	Edward Asner Christopher Plummer Jordan Nagai Bob Peterson Delroy Lindo Jerome Ranft John Ratzenberger Elie Docter
Music by	Michael Giacchino
Studio	Pixar Animation Studios Walt Disney Pictures
Distributed by	Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Release date(s)	May 29, 2009 (North America) September 3, 2009 (Australia) October 16, 2009 (United Kingdom)
Running time	97 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$175 million
Money made	$472,690,456

Up is a popular animated movie from the United States. It was released in 2009. The famous Pixar studio made the film. Disney helped share it with audiences. Up was first shown at the Cannes Film Festival in 2009. It quickly became one of the most successful movies of that year.

The story of Up follows an old man named Carl Fredricksen. He goes on an amazing adventure. He uses thousands of balloons to fly his house to a faraway land. A young boy named Russell joins him on this journey. They also meet a rare bird named Kevin. Their exciting trip takes them to a special place in Venezuela.

Up won two big awards called Academy Awards in 2010. It won for Best Animated Feature. It also won for Best Original Score, which means it had the best music.

Main Characters and Their Journey
The Story of Adventure
- Flying to Paradise Falls
- Meeting New Friends
Awards and Recognition
- Academy Awards
- Other Achievements
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Main Characters and Their Journey

The movie Up features a few main characters. Each one adds something special to the adventure.

Carl Fredricksen: The Adventurous Old Man

Carl Fredricksen is an older man who dreams of adventure. He wants to visit a place called Paradise Falls in Venezuela. This is a place he always wanted to see with his late wife, Ellie. Carl is a bit grumpy at first. But he has a kind heart. He decides to make his house fly using many colorful balloons.

Russell: The Young Explorer

Russell is a young Wilderness Explorer. He is trying to earn a special badge. This badge is for helping the elderly. He accidentally becomes part of Carl's amazing journey. Russell is very curious and full of energy. He helps Carl see the fun in life again.

Kevin: The Rare Bird

Kevin is a very tall, colorful, and rare bird. Carl and Russell meet Kevin in the jungles of Venezuela. Kevin is a friendly and playful bird. He becomes a loyal friend to Carl and Russell. Kevin's unique look and funny actions make him a memorable character.

Doug: The Talking Dog

Doug is a golden retriever. He wears a special collar that lets him talk. He is part of a pack of dogs. These dogs are led by a villain named Charles Muntz. Doug is very loyal and loves Carl and Russell. He often says funny things about squirrels.

The Story of Adventure

The movie's story is about following your dreams. It also shows the importance of friendship. Carl ties thousands of balloons to his house. He lifts it into the sky. His goal is to reach Paradise Falls. This is a place from his childhood dreams.

Flying to Paradise Falls

Carl's house floats through the sky. It's an amazing sight. Russell is surprised to find himself on board. They face many challenges on their way. They fly through storms and over beautiful landscapes. Their journey is full of excitement and unexpected turns.

Meeting New Friends

Once they reach Venezuela, Carl and Russell meet Kevin. They also meet Doug. These new friends help them on their adventure. They also face a famous explorer named Charles Muntz. Muntz is looking for Kevin. Carl, Russell, Kevin, and Doug must work together. They try to protect Kevin from Muntz.

Awards and Recognition

Up was a very successful movie. It won many important awards. This shows how much people loved the film.

Academy Awards

The movie won two Academy Awards in 2010. These are also known as the Oscars.

Best Animated Feature: This award goes to the best animated movie of the year.
Best Original Score: This award is for the best music written for a movie.

Other Achievements

Up was also nominated for Best Picture. This is a very rare honor for an animated film. It was only the second animated movie ever to get this nomination. The film was praised for its beautiful animation. People also loved its heartwarming story.

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The main character Carl Fredricksen is partially based on Spencer Tracy
Docter and eleven other Pixar artists visited tepuis in Venezuela in 2004 for research
George Lucas with the film's protagonists at the 66th Venice International Film Festival.
Pete Docter (left), Jonas Rivera (right) in 2009 with KUSI-TV's Phil Konstantin