based on true story,remake,class differences,caregiver,man in wheelchair,interracial friendship,social differences,rich man,quadriplegia,male nurse,handicapped,disabled person,feel good

The Upside (2019)

Poster for 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.

Where to watch Logo for JustWatch

Learn how to access geo-restricted content Open guide here.

Cast & Crew

Director
Neil Burger
  • Profile picture of Kevin Hart
    Dell Scott Kevin Hart
  • Profile picture of Bryan Cranston
    Phillip Lacasse Bryan Cranston
  • Profile picture of Nicole Kidman
    Yvonne Pendleton Nicole Kidman
  • Profile picture of Golshifteh Farahani
    Maggie Golshifteh Farahani
  • Profile picture of Aja Naomi King
    Latrice Aja Naomi King
  • Profile picture of Tate Donovan
    Carter Locke Tate Donovan
  • Profile picture of Jahi Di'Allo Winston
    Anthony Scott Jahi Di'Allo Winston
  • Profile picture of Genevieve Angelson
    Jenny Lacasse Genevieve Angelson

Videos

Recommendations

  • Poster for Night School
  • Poster for The Last Laugh
  • Poster for Gemini
  • Poster for The New Romantic
  • Poster for The Other Woman
  • Poster for One of Us
  • Poster for The Music of Silence
  • Poster for The Panama Papers

Keywords

  • based on true story
  • remake
  • class differences
  • caregiver
  • man in wheelchair
  • interracial friendship
  • social differences
  • rich man
  • quadriplegia
  • male nurse
  • handicapped
  • disabled person
  • feel good