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The Upside

The Upside

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2019 2h 6m7.1

The Upside

“Based on a true story.”

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Phillip is a wealthy quadriplegic who needs a caretaker to help him with his day-to-day routine in his New York penthouse. He decides to hire Dell, a struggling parolee who's trying to reconnect with his ex and his young son. Despite coming from two different worlds, an unlikely friendship starts to blossom.

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DirectorNeil Burger
ScreenplayJon Hartmere
StatusReleased
ReleasedJanuary 10, 2019
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime2h 6m
Budget$38M
Revenue$126M
Profit+$88M
Rating⭐ 7.1 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.1 / 10
Votes1,387
GenresComedy, Drama
StudioEscape Artists

Photos18

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Cast

Kevin Hart

Kevin Hart

Dell Scott

Bryan Cranston

Bryan Cranston

Phillip Lacasse

Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman

Yvonne Pendleton

Golshifteh Farahani

Golshifteh Farahani

Maggie

Aja Naomi King

Aja Naomi King

Latrice

Tate Donovan

Tate Donovan

Carter Locke

Jahi Di'Allo Winston

Jahi Di'Allo Winston

Anthony Scott

Genevieve Angelson

Genevieve Angelson

Jenny Lacasse

Suzanne Savoy

Suzanne Savoy

Charlotte

Julianna Margulies

Julianna Margulies

Lily Foley

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Rachel Alana Handler

Proctor

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Junnie Lopez

Restaurant Employee

Pia Mechler

Pia Mechler

Art Dealer

Amara Karan

Amara Karan

Ursula Triplett

Ursula Triplett

Caterer

Mark Kochanowicz

Mark Kochanowicz

New Carer Jason

Annie Pisapia

Annie Pisapia

Opera Attendee

Phillip Chorba

Phillip Chorba

Applicant #5

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Alisha Poland

Upscale Restaurant Patron

Julie Stackhouse

Julie Stackhouse

Dancer

Lyman Chen

Lyman Chen

Applicant #2

Gary Ayash

Gary Ayash

Upscale Restaurant Patron

Jennifer Butler

Jennifer Butler

Nurse

Laura Hart

Laura Hart

Party Guest

Jeffrey Mowery

Jeffrey Mowery

Cabbie

Rachel Christopher

Rachel Christopher

Officer

Madeleine Woolner

Madeleine Woolner

New Carer

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Charmar Jeter

Diner Patron

Matthew D'Arcy

Matthew D'Arcy

Waitstaff

Brian Gallagher

Brian Gallagher

Applicant #4

Charles W Harris III

Charles W Harris III

Usher

Nikki Corinne Thomas

Nikki Corinne Thomas

Restaurant Patron

Gemma McIlhenny

Gemma McIlhenny

Ice Cream Shop Patron

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Diego Aguirre

Arresting Officer

Fernando Mateo Jr.

Fernando Mateo Jr.

Rookie Matteo

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Michael Quinlan

Jack

James Georgiades

James Georgiades

Police Sergeant

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Upside

Where can I watch The Upside?

The Upside (2019) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is The Upside about?

Phillip is a wealthy quadriplegic who needs a caretaker to help him with his day-to-day routine in his New York penthouse. He decides to hire Dell, a struggling parolee who's trying to reconnect with his ex and his young son. Despite coming from two different worlds, an unlikely...

Who directed The Upside?

The Upside (2019) was directed by Neil Burger. The film is a Comedy, Drama production with a runtime of 2h 6m, rated 7.1/10.

How long is The Upside?

The Upside runs 2h 6m (126 minutes total). Audience rating: 7.1/10 from 1,387 votes. Genre: Comedy, Drama.

Is The Upside worth watching?

The Upside is rated 7.1/10 by 1,387 viewers — well-rated and generally recommended. A good pick for Comedy and Drama fans.