<P> Up is a 2009 American 3D computer - animated comedy - drama adventure film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures . Directed by Pete Docter , the film centers on an elderly widower named Carl Fredricksen ( Ed Asner ) and an earnest boy named Russell ( Jordan Nagai ) . By tying thousands of balloons to his house , Carl sets out to fulfill his dream to see the wilds of South America and complete a promise made to his late wife , Ellie . The film was co-directed by Bob Peterson , with music composed by Michael Giacchino . </P>
<P> Up is a 2009 American 3D computer - animated comedy - drama adventure film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures . Directed by Pete Docter , the film centers on an elderly widower named Carl Fredricksen ( Ed Asner ) and an earnest boy named Russell ( Jordan Nagai ) . By tying thousands of balloons to his house , Carl sets out to fulfill his dream to see the wilds of South America and complete a promise made to his late wife , Ellie . The film was co-directed by Bob Peterson , with music composed by Michael Giacchino . </P>
where does carl want to go in up
where does carl want to go in up
the wilds of South America
the wilds of South America