Up (2009) — Screenplay
A 78-year-old widower fulfills his lifelong dream of adventure by flying his house to South America, only to be joined by an eager young stowaway who changes his plans—and his heart.
- Written by
- Bob Peterson, Pete Docter
- Genre
- Comedy, Adventure, Animation, Family
- Studio
- Pixar, Disney
- Length
- 101 pages
This script is a masterclass in balancing whimsy with emotional weight, using a silent prologue to establish a protagonist's entire life in minutes. Study how the dialogue reveals character through humor and restraint, and how the unlikely pairing of Carl and Russell creates a dynamic that drives both the plot and the theme.
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