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Synopsis

A young, shy Carl meets a feisty, adventurous girl named Ellie. Ellie dreams of going to Paradise Falls in South America and makes Carl swear on it, cementing their bond. The two go on to get married, and live and long and happy life together until Ellie dies, leaving Carl with memories and the promise he made her. When he unintentionally hits a construction worker, he is forced to go into a retirement home. However, before they can take him, he and his house fly away with the aid of a million ballons. What Carl doesn't realise is that there's an unwanted guest on board - 8 year old Russell, a Wilderness Explorer whose trying to get an assisting the elderly badge, and whom Carl has taken a disliking to. Stuck together, they embark on an adventure in an attempt to realise their individual dreams.

Release date:
09 October 2009
Director
Pete Docter
Writer:
Pete Docter
Cast:
Edward Asner, Christopher Plummer, Jordan Nagai, Bob Peterson
Runtime:
96mins
Certification:
U
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