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2009 · Movie · PG · your starting pointIf Up is the itch, these scratch it — some louder, some quieter. Free ones first.
Movies like Up, ranked
1. 180° South (2010)
A quest across untamed South American wilderness transforms an unlikely journey into a meditation on adventure, legacy, and what it means to pursue a dream that reshapes you.
2. Call of the Wild (2009)
Ryann's journey to rescue Buck mirrors Carl and Russell's wilderness odyssey, as both stories center on an unlikely pair discovering courage and compassion through adventure in untamed natural landscapes.
3. Due Date (2010)
An unlikely duo must traverse a vast landscape to reach a meaningful destination, bonding through comedic mishaps and heartfelt moments despite their contrasting personalities and the obstacles constantly derailing their journey.
4. Across the Great Divide (1976)
The film pairs an unlikely duo on a cross-country journey toward a promised land, balancing moments of genuine peril with heartfelt character growth as they learn to trust each other despite their differences.
5. Patagonia Treasure Trail (2017)
Patagonia Treasure Trail matches Up's exploration of unlikely partnerships bridging generational gaps as two characters journey through remote wilderness, confronting grief and rediscovering purpose against breathtaking landscapes.
6. Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)
Taika Waititi's tender buddy dynamic mirrors Up's emotional core—a curmudgeonly mentor and spirited kid learning to trust each other while traversing breathtaking wilderness that transforms them both.
7. The River Why (2010)
An older man and a young idealist discover that purposeful journeys—whether by balloon or river—matter less than the unexpected connections that transform them along the way.
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