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The Upside

The Upside

Based on a true story.

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Upside
  • Genres: Comedy, Drama
  • Release Date: 2019-01-10
  • Runtime: 126 minutes
  • Rating: 7.132/10 (1356 votes)
  • Budget: $37,500,000
  • Revenue: $125,000,000
  • Production Companies: Escape Artists
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.9649
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Kevin Hart

Kevin Hart

as Dell Scott

Bryan Cranston

Bryan Cranston

as Phillip Lacasse

Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman

as Yvonne Pendleton

Golshifteh Farahani

Golshifteh Farahani

as Maggie

Aja Naomi King

Aja Naomi King

as Latrice

Tate Donovan

Tate Donovan

as Carter Locke

Jahi Di'Allo Winston

Jahi Di'Allo Winston

as Anthony Scott

Genevieve Angelson

Genevieve Angelson

as Jenny Lacasse

Suzanne Savoy

Suzanne Savoy

as Charlotte

Julianna Margulies

Julianna Margulies

as Lily Foley

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Trailers & Clips

Kevin Hart And Nicole Kidman Don't Get Along - Extended Preview

"Dell Unveils Painting" Clip

"Aretha" TV Commercial

"Happening" TV Commercial

“Divide” Featurette

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Upside?

The Upside is a Comedy, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2019-01-10.

Who are the main actors in The Upside?

The main cast includes Kevin Hart, Bryan Cranston, Nicole Kidman, Golshifteh Farahani, Aja Naomi King, .

Where can I watch The Upside online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Upside is available.

Is The Upside based on a true story?

Based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Upside?

The Upside has an IMDb rating of 7.132/10 based on 1356 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Upside?

The movie had a production budget of $37,500,000 and earned $125,000,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Upside?

The soundtrack was composed by Escape Artists. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Upside filmed?

The Upside was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Upside?

The total runtime of The Upside is 126 minutes.

Is The Upside suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Upside?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Upside.

Does The Upside have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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