Up is a 2009 animated adventure film from Pixar. It tells the story of Carl Fredricksen, a widowed and retired balloon salesman who fulfills his lifelong dream of traveling to South America by tying thousands of balloons to his house. Along the way, he unexpectedly gains a young travel companion, Russell, an enthusiastic boy scout. Together, they embark on a journey filled with discovery, friendship, and personal growth, learning that adventure can be found in unexpected places and relationships.