What Goes Up Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Jul. 4, 2023

What Goes Up

Release Date: Friday, May 29, 2009 Limited

Director: Jonathan Glazer

Starring: Steve Coogan • Hilary Duff • Molly Shannon • Olivia Thirlby

R Drama 1 hr, 44 m

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: A reporter covering the Challenger Space Shuttle launch becomes mixed up in the lives of some local students.

Drama

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Who stars in What Goes Up – Cast List

Steve Coogan
Tropic Thunder, Despicable Me 4
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Hilary Duff
Cheaper by the Dozen, Cheaper by the Dozen 2
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Molly Shannon
People We Meet On Vacation, Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (25th Anniversary)
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Olivia Thirlby
Dredd, Archangel

Who is making What Goes Up – Crew List

A look at What Goes Up behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Jonathan Glazer last helmed The Zone of Interest and Under the Skin. The film's writer Jonathan Glazer last penned Under the Skin and Birth.

Director: Jonathan Glazer
Screenwriters: Jonathan Glazer
Robert Lawson
Producers: Jonathan Glazer
R.D. Robb

Studio: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the What Goes Up

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

May 2009

Completed

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for sexuality, language and some drug use, all involving teens
Runtime: 1 hr, 44 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Safety Glass
Language: English

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What Goes Up Release Date: When was the film released?

What Goes Up was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, May 29 , 2009. There were three other movies released on the same date, including Drag Me to Hell, Up and Departures. As a limited release, What Goes Up was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The estimated home release date for What Goes Up is currently being determined. Stay tuned!