Sideways
A wry, bittersweet road trip through wine country, balancing midlife disappointment with gentle comedy and quiet moments of connection.
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Up in the Air
A smooth, witty glide through airports and hotel rooms that slowly reveals the loneliness underneath, leaving a quiet ache.
About 2009 film directed by Jason Reitman
Genres drama, romantic comedy
Directed by Jason Reitman
Written by Jason Reitman, Sheldon Turner
Starring George Clooney, Jason Bateman, Anna Kendrick, Vera Farmiga, J. K. Simmons, Zach Galifianakis, Sam Elliott, Danny McBride
Music Rolfe Kent
Runtime 109 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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