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Up There

"Caring in the afterlife is a dead end job."

November 16, 2012 1h 20m 6.1/10 (16 votes)

Originally released in 2012. Up There is a comedy/fantasy film. directed by Zam Salim. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Burn Gorman, Warren Brown, and Iain De Caestecker

Synopsis

Martin (deceased) is stuck in a dead-end job, welcoming the newly departed into the afterlife. All he dreams of is going 'Up There'. But his plans are thrown into disarray when he has to team up with the relentlessly chirpy Rash and together they lose a new arrival. The mismatched pair give chase and end up in a remote seaside town populated by cocky teenagers, sinister old women and the enigmatic Liz, who has 'suicide written all over her'. Can they stop bickering long enough to find the lost soul? Will Rash be reunited with his brother Chunky? And can Martin get back in time to finally get 'Up There'? UP THERE is a killer comedy about life, death and irritating friends.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 16, 2012 13 years ago
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Runtime 1h 20m 80 minutes total
User Rating 6.1/10 Good (16 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Wilder Films
  • UK Film Council
  • Creative Scotland
  • BBC Film
  • Eyeline Entertainment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Up There about?

Martin (deceased) is stuck in a dead-end job, welcoming the newly departed into the afterlife. All he dreams of is going 'Up There'. But his plans are thrown into disarray when he has to team up wi...

Who directed Up There?

Up There was directed by Zam Salim.

How long is Up There?

Up There has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).

When was Up There released?

Up There was released on November 16, 2012 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Up There?

The main cast of Up There includes Burn Gorman, Warren Brown, Iain De Caestecker, Jo Hartley, Alexander Morton.