The Upside
"Based on a true story."
Originally released in 2019. The Upside is a comedy/drama film. directed by Neil Burger. With a runtime of 2h 6m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Kevin Hart, Bryan Cranston, and Nicole Kidman
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 10, 2019
7 years ago
Runtime
2h 6m
126 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (1,365 votes)
Budget
$37.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$125.9M
3.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kevin Hart
as Dell Scott
Bryan Cranston
as Phillip Lacasse
Nicole Kidman
as Yvonne Pendleton
Golshifteh Farahani
as Maggie
Aja Naomi King
as Latrice
Tate Donovan
as Carter Locke
Jahi Di'Allo Winston
as Anthony Scott
Genevieve Angelson
as Jenny Lacasse
Suzanne Savoy
as Charlotte
Julianna Margulies
as Lily Foley
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $37,500,000
- Revenue
- $125,856,180
Production Companies
- Escape Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Upside 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 wi...
Who directed The Upside?
The Upside was directed by Neil Burger.
How long is The Upside?
The Upside has a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes (126 minutes total).
When was The Upside released?
The Upside was released on January 10, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Upside?
The main cast of The Upside includes Kevin Hart, Bryan Cranston, Nicole Kidman, Golshifteh Farahani, Aja Naomi King.
Is The Upside worth watching?
The Upside has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 1,365 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.