The Upside (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2019, The Upside is a comedy and drama film directed by Neil Burger, running about 126 minutes. “Based on a true story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 friendship starts to blossom.
Who’s in it. The Upside stars Kevin Hart as Dell Scott, Bryan Cranston as Phillip Lacasse, Nicole Kidman as Yvonne Pendleton and Golshifteh Farahani as Maggie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Upside has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $125M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Upside page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Upside tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Upside (2019)?
- In US, The Upside is available to stream on Hulu, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Upside worth watching?
- The Upside holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Upside?
- The Upside stars Kevin Hart, Bryan Cranston, Nicole Kidman, Golshifteh Farahani and Aja Naomi King.
- When was The Upside released?
- The Upside was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.