Underplayed Gems

Carl's Date (2023)

Carl's Date poster
Directed by
Bob Peterson
Genre
animation, family, comedy, romance
Country
United States
Runtime
9 min
Rated
G
Rating
7.4 of 10 from 452 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

Carl Fredricksen, an elderly widower, nervously prepares for his first date in decades. His dog Dug tries to help him figure out what dating even means.

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What happens

Carl's Date (also known as Dug Days: Carl's Date) is a 2023 American animated short film produced by Pixar Animation Studios, written and directed by Bob Peterson and produced by Kim Collins. It acts as the sixth and final episode of the miniseries Dug Days, as well as the final entry in the Up franchise. It stars the voice of Ed Asner, in his final acting role before his death in 2021, and Peterson. The short film follows Carl Fredricksen (Asner), who reluctantly goes on his first date since his late wife Ellie's death, but has no idea how dating works. Originally planned for release on Disney+, Carl's Date premiered in theaters on June 16, 2023, along with Pixar's Elemental. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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