Synopsis
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.
Up in the Air (2009) is a 1h 50min drama feature film by Jason Reitman. Corporate downsizing expert Ryan Bingham spends his life in planes, airports, and hotels, but just as he’s about to... Selected for Los Angeles Film Awards (2025).
Key facts
Cast
George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick, Sam Elliott, Amy Morton, Jason Bateman, Melanie Lynskey, J.K. Simmons
Original language
English
First release
December 4, 2009 (Canada)
Production companies
DreamWorks, The Montecito Picture Company
Based on
Up in the Air
Awards
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films, National Board of Review Award for Best Film, Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Film
Setting
Missouri, Nebraska
Filming locations
Florida, Detroit
Crew
Screenplay
Jason Reitman, Sheldon Turner
Producer
Daniel Dubiecki, Ivan Reitman, Jason Reitman, Jeffrey Clifford
Cinematography
Eric Steelberg
Editing
Dana E. Glauberman
Music
Rolfe Kent
Trailer
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Festival History
- Los Angeles Film Awards 2025
- Golden Globes (USA) 2010 generic - Best Director ★ Nominee
- Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists 2010 generic - Migliore film extraeuropeo
- Directors Guild of America 2009 generic
Titles
| Original title | Up in the Air | English |
| Québec French title | Haut dans les airs | |
| Alternate title | In the Air |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Up In The Air (Music From The Motion Picture) (2009) | 1 release, 2010: Rhino Records |
| CD | Up In The Air (Music From The Motion Picture) (2009) | 5 releases, 2009: Rhino Records |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Canada | December 4, 2009 |
| Theatrical | United States | December 4, 2009 |
| Theatrical | Canada | December 11, 2009 |
| Theatrical | United States | December 23, 2009 |
| Theatrical | Australia | January 14, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Kazakhstan | January 14, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | January 14, 2010 |
| Theatrical | New Zealand | January 14, 2010 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | January 15, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | January 15, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Norway | January 15, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | January 15, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Turkey | January 15, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | January 20, 2010 |
| Theatrical | United Arab Emirates | January 21, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | January 21, 2010 |
| Theatrical | KW | January 21, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Lebanon | January 21, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Peru | January 21, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | January 21, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | January 22, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | January 22, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Colombia | January 22, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Ecuador | January 22, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Spain | January 22, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Iceland | January 22, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Italy | January 22, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Mexico | January 22, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Panama | January 22, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Uruguay | January 22, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Venezuela | January 22, 2010 |
| Theatrical | France | January 27, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | January 28, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | January 28, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Slovakia | January 28, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Ukraine | January 28, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Estonia | January 29, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Finland | January 29, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Lithuania | January 29, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Latvia | January 29, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Romania | January 29, 2010 |
| Theatrical | South Africa | January 29, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Belgium | February 3, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | February 4, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Chile | February 4, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Germany | February 4, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Greece | February 4, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Croatia | February 4, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Israel | February 4, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Serbia | February 4, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Slovenia | February 4, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Austria | February 5, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Bulgaria | February 5, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Cyprus | February 5, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Nigeria | February 5, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Egypt | February 10, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | February 18, 2010 |
| Theatrical | India | February 19, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Macedonia | February 19, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Indonesia | February 24, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | February 25, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Russia | February 25, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Thailand | February 25, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Poland | February 26, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Philippines | March 3, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Bolivia | March 4, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Malaysia | March 4, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Singapore | March 4, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Kenya | March 5, 2010 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | March 11, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Taiwan | March 12, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Japan | March 20, 2010 |
| Television | France | January 27, 2011 |
| Television | Germany | February 6, 2011 |
| Television | France | March 2, 2011 |
| Television | Netherlands | March 21, 2012 |
| Television | Switzerland | May 19, 2012 |
| Television | Austria | May 20, 2012 |
| Television | Germany | May 20, 2012 |
| Television | France | January 9, 2014 |
| Television | Slovakia | January 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Germany | July 15, 2026 |
| Streaming | France | July 15, 2026 |
| Classification | Germany | 0 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Original version (English) | ||
| Home video | Netherlands | May 27, 2010 |
| Home video | Czech Republic | June 14, 2010 |
| Home video | Netherlands | March 6, 2013 |
Full credits
| Director | Jason Reitman |
| Cast | George Clooney (Ryan Bingham), Vera Farmiga (Alex Goran), Anna Kendrick (Natalie Keener), Sam Elliott (Maynard Finch), Amy Morton (Kara Bingham), Jason Bateman (Craig Gregory), Melanie Lynskey (Julie Bingham), J.K. Simmons (Bob), Danny McBride (Jim Miller), Zach Galifianakis (Steve), Tamala Jones (Karen Barnes), Adhir Kalyan (Fired IT worker), Keri Maletto (Software convention geek), Steve Eastin (Samuels), Adrienne Lamping (Tammy), Chris Lowell (Kevin), Erin McGrane (Dianne), Marvin Young (Young MC), Cut Chemist (Conference DJ), Meagan Flynn (Flight Attendant), Dustin Miles (Ned), Tamara Tungate (Club Hostess), Laura Ackermann (Check-in Lady), Meghan Maguire (Business Woman), Courtney Kling (Airport Clerk), Matt O'Toole (Alex's Husband), Alan David (Hilton Clerk), Cari Mohr (Purser), Jerry Vogel (San Francisco Manager), Jeff Witzke (Goalquest Host), Dave Engfer (Software Dude), Paul Goetz (Rental Car Assistant), Michele Reitman (Conference Worker), Jennifer Nitzband (Wedding Cousin), Bill Yancy (Wedding Pastor), John Mebruer (Band Leader), Ellen Gutierrez (Wedding Coordinator), Adam Rose (Makeout Dave), Kevin Pilla (Terminated Employee), Kelly Bertha (Terminated Employee), Cozy Bailey (Terminated Employee), Lamorris Conner (Terminated Employee), Deborah L. Norman (Terminated Employee), Casey Bartels (Terminated Employee), Bill Phelan (Terminated Employee), Arthur Hill (Terminated Employee), Patricia Allison (Terminated Employee), David F. Rybicki (Terminated Employee), Andy Glantzman (Terminated Employee), Kevin D. Lewis (Terminated Employee), Jo Michelle Favaro (Terminated Employee), Stephanie Janiunas (Terminated Employee), Thomas M. Martilotti (Terminated Employee), Erin Welsh-Krengel (Terminated Employee), Marlene Gorkiewicz (Terminated Employee), Mark Sommers (Terminated Employee), Wilbur Weidlich (Terminated Employee), Grace Smith (Terminated Employee), Scott Lapinski (Terminated Employee), George Batten (Terminated Employee) |
| Screenplay | Jason Reitman, Sheldon Turner |
| Producer | Daniel Dubiecki, Ivan Reitman, Jason Reitman, Jeffrey Clifford |
| Executive producer | Joe Medjuck, Michael Beugg, Ted Griffin, Tom Pollock |
| Cinematography | Eric Steelberg |
| Editing | Dana E. Glauberman |
| Music | Rolfe Kent |
| Production design | Steve Saklad |
| Costumes | Danny Glicker |
Additional data: TMDB.
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Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
