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Up, Up, and Away!

  • TV Movie
  • 2000
  • TV-G
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
2.5K
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Kasan Butcher, Alex Datcher, Sherman Hemsley, Michael J. Pagan, and Robert Townsend in Up, Up, and Away! (2000)
ComedyFamilyFantasySci-Fi

The only normal member of a super-powered family feels left out and confused until he has the chance to use a talent of his own to save everyone.The only normal member of a super-powered family feels left out and confused until he has the chance to use a talent of his own to save everyone.The only normal member of a super-powered family feels left out and confused until he has the chance to use a talent of his own to save everyone.

  • Director
    • Robert Townsend
  • Writer
    • Dan Berendsen
  • Stars
    • Robert Townsend
    • Michael J. Pagan
    • Alex Datcher
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    2.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Robert Townsend
    • Writer
      • Dan Berendsen
    • Stars
      • Robert Townsend
      • Michael J. Pagan
      • Alex Datcher
    • 13User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Robert Townsend
    Robert Townsend
    • Jim Marshall…
    Michael J. Pagan
    • Scott Marshall
    Alex Datcher
    Alex Datcher
    • Judy Marshall…
    Sherman Hemsley
    Sherman Hemsley
    • Edward Marshall…
    Kevin Connolly
    Kevin Connolly
    • Malcolm
    Olivia Burnette
    Olivia Burnette
    • Nina
    Kasan Butcher
    • Adam Marshall…
    Arreale Davis
    Arreale Davis
    • Molly Marshall
    Christopher Rodriguez Marquette
    Christopher Rodriguez Marquette
    • Randy
    • (as Christopher Marquette)
    Jamie Renée Smith
    Jamie Renée Smith
    • Amy Rosen
    • (as Jamie Renee Smith)
    Joan Pringle
    Joan Pringle
    • Doris Marshall
    Nancy Sorel
    Nancy Sorel
    • Mrs. Rosen
    Benita Ha
    Benita Ha
    • Ms. Parker
    Jim Smith
    • Bank Manager
    Ty Olsson
    Ty Olsson
    • Barker
    Craig March
    • Coach
    Mitchell Kosterman
    Mitchell Kosterman
    • Fireman
    • (as Mitch Kosterman)
    Derek Lee
    • Derek
    • Director
      • Robert Townsend
    • Writer
      • Dan Berendsen
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      This is the second movie directed by Robert Townsend where he also starred as a superhero. The first was The Meteor Man (1993). In both films, he also has a cast member from The Jeffersons playing one of his parents. In Meteor Man, his mother is played by Marla Gibbs. In this film, his father is played by Sherman Hemsley.
    • Quotes
      • [repeated line]
      • Edward: I am... Steel Condor!
    • Connections
      Referenced in Twisted Metal (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      If You Wanna Dance
      Contains sample of "Spirit Of The Boogie"
      Written by Greg Curtis, Sherree Ford Payne (as Sherree Ford-Payne), Robert 'Kool' Bell (as R. Bell), Ronald Bell (as R. Bell), George 'Funky' Brown (as G. Brown), Otha Nash (as O. Nash), Claydes Smith (as C. Smith), Ricky Westfield (as R. Westfield), Robert 'Spike' Mickens (as R. Mickens), Don Boyce (as D. Boyce), Dennis D.T. Thomas (as D. Thomas)
      Performed by Nobody's Angel
      Courtesy of Hollywood Records

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    Details

    • Release date
      • January 22, 2000 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Upp, upp och iväg
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production company
      • Hartbreak Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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