Up in the Air (2009)

Plot Summary

Ryan Bingham is considered by companies to be an expert in job layoffs, so he is continually called upon to serve across the US. When Natalie Keener, an efficiency expert, suggests her ideas to Ryan's boss, he begins to consider forming a settled home while falling in love with a frequent flyer, Alex Goran. Directed by Jason Reitman, the film has a tone somewhere between biting and touching with praised performances from its cast.

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Awards

BAFTA Awards (2010)

BAFTA Film Award 2010

Winner

Best Screenplay - Adapted

Jason Reitman Sheldon Turner

BAFTA Film Award 2010

Nominated

Best Editing

Dana E. Glauberman

BAFTA Film Award 2010

Nominated

Best Film

Ivan Reitman Jason Reitman Daniel Dubiecki

Teen Choice Awards (2010)

Teen Choice Award 2010

Nominated

Choice Movie: Female Scene Stealer

Anna Kendrick

Academy Awards, USA (2010)

Oscar 2010

Nominated

Best Motion Picture of the Year

Daniel Dubiecki Ivan Reitman Jason Reitman

Oscar 2010

Nominated

Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay

Jason Reitman Sheldon Turner

Golden Globes, USA (2010)

Golden Globe 2010

Winner

Best Screenplay - Motion Picture

Jason Reitman Sheldon Turner

Golden Globe 2010

Nominated

Best Motion Picture - Drama