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Up in the Air

Name: Up in the Air
Released: 2009

Film · 2009 · Dir. Jason Reitman; written by Jason Reitman & Sheldon Turner, based on Walter Kirn's novel. Starring George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick, Jason Bateman, Danny McBride, Mel

He told everyone to empty their backpack. Nobody told him an empty backpack is also lonely. 🎒✈️

Who it's for

Ryan Bingham has built an entire philosophy around staying unattached, and even gives motivational talks urging people to empty their backpacks of relationships and possessions.

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What it is

Jason Reitman's 2009 film, based on Walter Kirn's novel, follows Ryan Bingham, who travels the United States firing employees on behalf of companies and gives motivational talks urging people to live free of burdensome relationships and possessions.

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Rent or buy on major digital stores. Streaming availability rotates; check JustWatch.

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Age: R (MPAA)

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