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The Upside

Based on a true story.

2019 · PG-13 · 2h 6m

Directed by Neil Burger

7.1

TMDB audience score
1,452 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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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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

  • Mark Kochanowicz
    New Carer Jason

  • Annie Pisapia
    Opera Attendee

  • Phillip Chorba
    Applicant #5