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AnimationComedyFamilyAdventure
6+PG⭐ 8.1 / 10
2009·1h 36m·Pete Docter·Pixar·● Script read & verified
An animated adventure about an elderly widower who ties thousands of balloons to his house to fulfill a promise to his late wife, unexpectedly bringing...
Fine for kids to watch alone
Heads Up for Parents
The opening establishes themes of disappointment and lost dreams that become central to the full story
What's In It
Violence
Very Mild▸
Language
None▸
Scary
Very Mild▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
None▸
Stimulation
Very Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Values & Themes
●Traditional family values
The opening sequence establishes Carl and Ellie's lifelong marriage commitment as the emotional foundation that drives the entire story. Their enduring love and Carl's devotion to fulfilling his promise to her exemplifies traditional marriage values.
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Celebrates imagination and adventure through children's creative play
- ✓Shows how shared dreams can bond people together
Screenplay
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Awards: Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Score
Cast:Ed AsnerChristopher PlummerJordan NagaiBob PetersonDelroy Lindo