Luca
A little courage. A whole summer.
PGPICK SELECTION09
✳ BIG ADVENTURES · BIG FEELINGS
Up.
Adventure can find you anywhere.
Carl ties balloons to his house and sets out for the wilderness, accidentally bringing a young scout along. Their journey introduces a talking dog, a remarkable bird and an unexpected new chapter in Carl's life.
View film information ↗Why it’s a little special
An unlikely friendship gives this airborne adventure its heart. The jokes land for children, while the story makes room for grown-up feelings about change and starting again.
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Know the story.
Know your little people.
The opening deals with infertility, aging and a spouse's death. Later scenes include threatening dogs, weapons, falls and danger to a child.
Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.
BEHIND THE SCENES
The little details.
- Directed by
- Pete Docter, Bob Peterson
- Starring
- Jordan Nagai, Christopher Plummer, Bob Peterson, John Ratzenberger, Delroy Lindo, Edward Asner, Jerome Ranft
- Release date
- May 29, 2009
- Runtime
- 96 minutes
- Genre
- Adventure, Animation
- Studio
- Pixar Animation Studios
- Language
- English
LIGHTS DOWN. SNACKS READY.
Make a night of it.
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KEEP THE GOOD STORIES GOING
A little more like this.
WALL-E
The smallest robot. The biggest heart.
Coco
Every family has a song.
Encanto
You don't need magic to matter.
Lilo & Stitch
Family comes in unexpected shapes.
Toy Story
Friendship is the real superpower.
Film facts: official studio page ↗. Checked 2026-10-16. Parent notes and recommendations by PG Pick. Artwork belongs to its respective studio.