The Upside (2019)

01/10/2019 (US) • 2h 6m

Comedy, Drama

Based on a true story.

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Kevin Hart

Dell Scott

Bryan Cranston

Phillip Lacasse

Nicole Kidman

Yvonne Pendleton

Tate Donovan

Carter Locke

Genevieve Angelson

Jenny Lacasse

Suzanne Savoy

Charlotte


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$37,500,000.00

Revenue

$125,000,000.00

Keywords

based on true story

remake

class differences

caregiver

man in wheelchair

interracial friendship

social differences

rich man

quadriplegia

male nurse

handicapped

disabled person

feel good

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