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10 Best Movies Like Up in the Air

If you loved Up in the Air, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
The American

The American

2010★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Up in the Air for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Dispatched to a small Italian town to await further orders, assassin Jack embarks on a double life that may be more relaxing than is good for him....

#2
Leatherheads

Leatherheads

2008★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Up in the Air for fans of Drama & Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A light hearted comedy about the beginnings of Professional American Football. When a decorated war hero and college all star is tempted into playing professional football. Everyon...

#3
The Descendants

The Descendants

2011★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Up in the Air for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

With his wife Elizabeth on life support after a boating accident, Hawaiian land baron Matt King takes his daughters on a trip from Oahu to Kauai to confront a young real estate bro...

#4
Detroit

Detroit

2017★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Up in the Air for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A police raid in Detroit in 1967 results in one of the largest citizens' uprisings in the history of the United States....

#5
Thank You for Smoking

Thank You for Smoking

2005★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Up in the Air for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Nick Naylor is a charismatic spin-doctor for Big Tobacco who'll fight to protect America's right to smoke -- even if it kills him -- while still remaining a role model for his 12-y...

#6
Intolerable Cruelty

Intolerable Cruelty

2003★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Up in the Air for fans of Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A revenge-seeking gold digger marries a womanizing Beverly Hills lawyer with the intention of making a killing in the divorce....