Up is a 2009 American animated comedy-drama adventure film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. The film follows the story of Carl Fredricksen, an elderly widower who embarks on a journey to South America with a young wilderness explorer named Russell. Along the way, they encounter a talking dog named Dug and a giant bird named Kevin. Directed by Pete Docter, the film features the voices of Ed Asner, Christopher Plummer, Jordan Nagai, and Bob Peterson.