rsanek
5/10Not bad, though I was expecting more from this acting duo.
Reviewed on January 20, 2023
The Upside(2019)
Based on a true story.
7.1(1,433)2h 6m2019-01-10
ComedyDrama
The Upside 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.
The Upside (2019) is a comedy and drama film directed by Neil Burger, released on January 10, 2019 with a runtime of 2h 6m. It stars Kevin Hart, Bryan Cranston, Nicole Kidman and Golshifteh Farahani. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 1,433 ratings.
- Director:
- Neil Burger
- Writers:
- Jon Hartmere, Olivier Nakache, Éric Toledano
- Producers:
- Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, Steve Tisch
- Cinematographer:
- Stuart Dryburgh
- Composer:
- Rob Simonsen
- Production:
- Escape Artists
- Budget:
- $37,500,000
- Revenue:
- $125,856,180
- Status:
- Released
The Upside (2019) Trailer
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The Upside Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Upside.
Official Trailer
Trailer
"Aretha" TV Commercial
Teaser
"Happening" TV Commercial
Teaser
Kevin Hart And Nicole Kidman Don't Get Along - Extended Preview
Clip
"Dell Unveils Painting" Clip
Clip
“Divide” Featurette
Featurette
“Apple" Featurette
Featurette
The Upside Cast & Crew
Main 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
- Rachel Alana Handler
Rachel Alana Handler
as Proctor
- Junnie Lopez
Junnie Lopez
as Restaurant Employee
Key crew
Directed by Neil Burger, written by Jon Hartmere, Olivier Nakache and Éric Toledano, produced by Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal and Steve Tisch.
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The Upside Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 1,433 ratings.
angkipedia
9/10When Hart name had come up, I thought it was a comedy movie. But it a great movie!! THB this movie has quite an emotional for me. 9/10 for score.
Reviewed on March 10, 2025
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The Upside – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Upside online?
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The Upside (2019) is available to stream on Hulu, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Upside?
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The main cast of The Upside (2019) includes Kevin Hart, Bryan Cranston, Nicole Kidman, Golshifteh Farahani and Aja Naomi King. The film was directed by Neil Burger. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Upside released?
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The Upside was released on January 10, 2019 and runs for 2h 6m.
Is The Upside worth watching?
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The Upside (2019) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 1,433 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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