Somewhat. More sad than 61% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Up and Down easy watching?

Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Does Up and Down end with hope?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known film. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Up and Down violent?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known film. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Up and Down scary?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known film. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Up and Down

Name: Up and Down
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2004
Duration: 108 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Petr Forman, Jan Tříska, Emília Vášáryová, Ingrid Timková, Kristýna Boková

A comedy that makes you cry. A drama that makes you laugh.

Directed by Jan Hřebejk

Produced by Total HelpArt T.H.A.

2004108 min6.7 / 10

A darkly comic ensemble drama that weaves together morally compromised characters and a vulnerable infant, balancing satirical humor with genuine emotional stakes about desire, desperation, and human connection.

Milan and Goran are two criminals who smuggle illegal immigrants. One night after they complete a smuggle, they discover that one of the immigrants has left a baby behind. Milan and Goran decide to sell the baby to Lubos and Eman, who are responsible for running an illegal baby adoption center. Lubos and Eman make attempts to sell the baby to Miluska and Frantisek, a barren couple.

Clusters

Comedy That Turns Sharp Action Comedy

Genres

Comedy Drama

Questions people ask

Is Up and Down sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
Is Up and Down easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.
Does Up and Down end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Up and Down violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Up and Down scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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