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Upside Down (2012)

โ€œTwo worlds. One future.โ€

6.3/10 ยท 2,675 votes 1h 44m pg-13 FantasyRomanceDramaScience-fiction

#132 of 232 films from 2012 #728 of 1079 in fantasy

Directed by Juan Diego Solanas ยท Written by Juan Diego Solanas

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Overview

In an alternate universe where twinned worlds have opposite gravities, a young man battles interplanetary prejudice and the laws of physics in his quest to reunite with the long-lost girl of his dreams in this visually stunning romantic adventure that poses the question: what if love was stronger than gravity?

Cast

Kirsten Dunstas Eden Moore
Jim Sturgessas Adam Kirk
Timothy Spallas Bob Boruchowitz
James Kidnieas Lagavullan
Holly Ulothas Paula
Blu Mankumaas Albert
Nicholas Roseas Pablo
Vlasta Vranaas Mr. Hunt
Kate Trotteras Becky
Janine Theriaultas Miss Maguire
Vincent Messinaas Tommy
Cole K. Mickenzieas Pato
Paul Ahmaranias Mr. Tenet
Carolyn Guilletas Mrs. Nathanson

Facts

Release dateSeptember 27, 2012
Runtime104 min (1h 44m) โ€” about the same as the 2012 average of 103 min
GenresFantasy, Romance, Drama, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$60,000,000
Box office$22,187,813 (0.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt1374992

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Questions

How long is Upside Down?
Upside Down runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Is Upside Down worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.3/10 across 2,675 votes, which places it #132 of 232 films released in 2012 in this index (top 44%) and #728 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed Upside Down?
Upside Down was directed by Juan Diego Solanas.
Who stars in Upside Down?
Kirsten Dunst as Eden Moore; Jim Sturgess as Adam Kirk; Timothy Spall as Bob Boruchowitz; James Kidnie as Lagavullan; Holly Uloth as Paula; Blu Mankuma as Albert.
What is Upside Down rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Upside Down?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/2721.

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