Movies Similar to Way Up There

Shrinking Violet(2003)

When class bully Irwin taunts Violet about her fat knees (they're not) or deadly sewer gas smell (she doesn't), all she wants to do is shrink away. The thought of being in the class play about the solar system makes her itch and scratch and twirl her hair. But when she's alone or with her best friend, Opal, Violet is a master performer, mimicking her classmates and retaliating against Irwin with razor-sharp wit. Her chance for real-life revenge comes at last during the play, when she plays the offstage role of Lady Space. On opening night, when Irwin, a.k.a. Mars, starts to spin out of control and forgets his lines, Violet saves the day (but not without a little of her savage humor).

Likriktningen(2012)

Horace Engdahl dreams that he is forced to review a performance in which the bodies of Russian czars are used as actors.

La pomme ou L'histoire d'une histoire(1965)

A family's life is transformed into an object of art.

Baby(2020)

A small fire is crying into the night. Its friends, animals and other funny creatures are trying to cheer it up by throwing a party with dances, toys, fireworks and cakes!

In My Life(2024)

A new-to-town carer forms an unlikely bond with her first patient, an elderly man with onset dementia, and together they find ways to reconcile with their pasts and help each other overcome their sense of loneliness.

Troll Girl(2021)

A trollish child left to be raised in a hostile human village clashes with a town bully and runs away to the forest. When her adoptive mother is kidnapped by a forest beast, Troll Girl is forced to confront the danger and the town’s prejudice head-on.

Penelope's Condition(1976)

A reinterpretation of the Greek legend of Penelope, ”the most faithful of wives”, who waited 20 years for her husband Odysseus to return from The Trojan War. In this animation, the two of them are presented in a more modern setting. While Odysseus is busy exploring the universe in his space rocket, Penelope is stuck at home, taking care of the children, showing how traditional gender roles say men should work, while women stay at home.

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year(2024)

Sideshow Bob teams up with the most infamous villains of Disney+ to share the true meaning of the Halloween season. Filled with music, mayhem, and madness, this short from "The Simpsons" is simply to die for.

My Freaky Family: Welcome to My World(2001)

It's Nadine's first day of school, a significant historical event considered by her mother to be one of many "milestone days", which must be documented with a photo.

Franklin and Beyond(2015)

The first short film about Franklin and his best friend and neighbour, Mr. Computer.

Ultra Galaxy Fight: The Destined Crossroad – Prologue(2021)

Love Song: Divertimento No. 2(1992)

Second of the Divertimento.

The Bad Guys In Maraschino Ruby(2022)

Misty Luggins sets a trap for the Bad Guys, but they were already caught and in custody for another crime: allegedly stealing a push pop but the table turns when they had actually payed for the item.

Exit(2005)

A doctor and a madman confront their views on the world. Who will finally have the right to be right?

At Sea(2024)

AT SEA is a visceral and poetic short film that blends docu-style realism with narrative fiction, following a group of faceless sailors navigating the unpredictable seas of Greece. Through the fragmented memories of an unreliable narrator, the film weaves together a non-linear story that shifts in mood with each chapter, offering a fresh perspective on the sea. Based on true events… almost.

Justice League: The First Mission(2000)

A short film that acted as the developmental pilot for Justice League, including a unique Justice League featuring younger heroes like Robin, Impulse, and Cyborg.

Sunday(2022)

Edwin was in a dilemma after his daughter ran away from home because she didn't get his blessing for her love affair. This condition makes him trapped in the collections of bizarre dreams and experiences about his daughter.

Bach and the Gap Year Program(2024)

This documentary follows a group of filmmakers on a journey to capture the unique experiences of the Enlightenment Academy's gap year program in Sudbury, Ontario. The project was initiated by Bach Van Dyke, a self-proclaimed world-famous actor, director, producer, and model, who enlisted the help of a small team to bring his vision to life. Despite Van Dyke's larger-than-life persona, the documentary offers a more grounded perspective on the program and its participants. Viewers can expect to encounter a colorful cast of characters, including Dr. Raymond Cism, a social media-savvy health doctor, and the program's students, Sheen, Jake, and Butch.

On Becoming a Man(2012)

An awkward young boy struggles to find his voice and deal with his meshugina family in the days leading up to his Bar Mitzvah.

Cops and Robbers(2020)

Animation and activism unite in this multimedia spoken-word response to police brutality and racial injustice.