The Upside
“Based on a true story.”
2019•PG-13•2h 6m•7.1•Released
ComedyDrama
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.
Director
Neil Burger
Writer
Jon Hartmere
Budget
$38M
Revenue
$126M
Languages
English
Studio
Escape Artists
Cast
Kevin Hart
Dell Scott
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
Suzanne Savoy
Charlotte
Julianna Margulies
Lily Foley
Rachel Alana Handler
Proctor
Junnie Lopez
Restaurant Employee
Pia Mechler
Art Dealer
Amara Karan
Ursula Triplett
Caterer
Production
Company
Escape Artists
Producer
Todd Black
Producer
Jason Blumenthal
Producer
Nick Greece
Producer
Steve Tisch
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