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Up in the Air

“The story of a man ready to make a connection.”

2009 · 1 h 50 min
Directed by Jason Reitman · USA · American Independent Cinema
DramaRomance

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Cast

George Clooney Vera Farmiga Anna Kendrick Jason Bateman Amy Morton Melanie Lynskey

Credits

Written by: Walter Kirn

Plot

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.

Sinekatalog’s take

A wry, quietly melancholy comedy about a man whose rootless routine collides with real human connection. It balances sharp workplace satire with honest feeling, and it feels remarkably tuned to economic anxiety. A sharp, mature pick for viewers who enjoy sophisticated dramedy.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Awards

Ratings

IMDb: 7.4 / 10 (363,416 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes: 90%
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