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The Upside
“Based on a true story.”
7.1 / 10• 2019• 2h 6m•PG-13• English
ComedyDrama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Kevin Hart
Dell Scott
Lead
Bryan Cranston
Phillip Lacasse
Nicole Kidman
Yvonne Pendleton
Golshifteh Farahani
Maggie
Aja Naomi King
Latrice
Tate Donovan
Carter Locke
Jahi Di'Allo Winston
Anthony Scott
Genevieve Angelson
Jenny Lacasse
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Neil Burger's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Upside is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
