What age is Up appropriate for?

Movie Knight rates Up (2009) best from about age 7. An elderly widower ties thousands of balloons to his house to fulfill a lifelong dream of visiting Paradise Falls. He inadvertently takes along a persistent young Wilderness Explorer, leading to an unexpected adventure filled with discovery and challenges.

Up (2009) is rated PG. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Is there anything to watch out for in Up?

Some animated peril and intense moments; Themes of loss and loneliness; A villain uses dogs for his schemes. Violence is mild, language is none to speak of, scary moments are moderate, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is none to speak of.

What are the positive themes in Up?

Overcoming grief and loneliness; The importance of friendship; Pursuing dreams at any age; Compassion for others.

What can families talk about after watching Up?

Coping with loss and grief; The meaning of adventure; Connecting with older generations; Protecting wildlife.

Where can I watch Up?

Up (2009) is available on Disney Plus, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.