Top 30 Family Movies Ranked | #25: Up (2009) | Disney Pixar Film Review & Letterboxd Rating

The Movies at Grandma's House Top 30 Family Movie Countdown has reached Day 6 — and today's pick might be the most emotionally powerful film on the entire list. 30 days, 30 family films, one episode every single day through November as Isaac and Seth count down from #30 to #1 across all five seasons of the podcast. Grab the tissues. Number 25 is here. Coming in at #25 is Up (2009) — the Disney Pixar masterpiece that opens with one of the most moving sequences in the history of animated film, then somehow keeps getting better from there. 🎬 Film Facts: Released: May 29, 2009 Budget: $175 million | Box Office: $735 million Letterboxd Community Rating: 4.1 (from over 18,000 ratings) IMDB Rating: 8.3 MAGH Rating: ⭐ 4.0 🎈 Why It Made the Top 30: Up arrived at the height of Peak Pixar — a period when the studio was hitting on every cylinder — and it stands as one of the finest achievements of that era. The opening sequence depicting Carl and Ellie's life together is widely considered one of the greatest pieces of storytelling ever committed to animation. It is wordless, beautiful, and absolutely devastating. But Up is so much more than that opening. The relationship between Carl and Russell is where the film's real heart lives — a grumpy widower and an earnest young boy building an unlikely bond across one of the most imaginative adventures in children's film history. Seth freely admits he did a complete 180 on this movie since MAGH first covered it in Episode 30. He now considers it one of the best Pixar films ever made and has collected nearly the entire Funko Pop lineup to prove it. Isaac's perspective is equally honest — Up is a film he holds in the highest respect but does not put on casually. The themes of grief, loss, and learning to move forward are handled with a depth that is genuinely rare in family friendly films. When he sits down to watch it, he makes sure he is ready for it. That kind of emotional weight is exactly what earns Up its place among the top 25 nostalgic films for kids and adults alike. The animation is gorgeous, the voice performances are exceptional, and the humor scattered throughout gives the whole film the breathing room it needs. An 8.3 on IMDB and a 4.1 on Letterboxd from the community says everything — this is a classic children's film that transcends age. For the full family film analysis — the fun facts, behind-the-scenes details, and the complete breakdown of what makes Up one of Pixar's finest — go back and listen to Episode 30 where Isaac and Seth covered Up in full as part of their dedicated Peak Pixar season. 📺 Where to Watch: Up is available on Disney+. Day 7 is coming tomorrow — what will crack the top 25? Stay tuned! 📬 Connect With Us: 🎬 Follow our Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/grandmashouse/ 🎥 Get 15% off at MoviePosters.com — use code: grandmashouse 📧 Newsletter: https://moviesatgrandmashouse.beehiiv.com/ ❤️ Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/MoviesatGrandmasHousePodcast Find us on YouTube, Threads, Facebook, Instagram | TikTok: LADXMedia Email: moviesatgrandmashouse@gmail.com 🎥 Remember to be kind and rewind. <a href="https://rss.com/podcasts/movies-at-grandmas-house/voice