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Up
A bittersweet, whimsical adventure that balances heartfelt loss with buoyant humor and colorful escapism.
About 2009 animated film directed by Pete Docter
Genres fantasy, comedy, adventure
Directed by Pete Docter, Bob Peterson
Written by Pete Docter, Bob Peterson
Music Michael Giacchino
Runtime 96 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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