The Upside (2019)
Movie 2h 6m ★ 7.1/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, i want to feel something
The Upside is a comedy and drama movie from 2019. It is directed by Neil Burger. The cast includes Bryan Cranston, Tate Donovan and Amara Karan. The running time is 2h 6m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.1 out of 10.
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 & crew
- Neil BurgerDirector
- Bryan Cranstonas Phillip Lacasse
- Tate Donovanas Carter Locke
- Amara Karan
- Nicole Kidmanas Yvonne Pendleton
- Aja Naomi Kingas Latrice
- Julianna Marguliesas Lily Foley
- Kevin Hartas Dell Scott
- Golshifteh Farahanias Maggie
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Questions about The Upside
- What genre is The Upside?
- The Upside is categorised as Comedy, Drama.
- Who stars in The Upside?
- Bryan Cranston, Tate Donovan, Amara Karan, Nicole Kidman, Aja Naomi King appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Upside?
- Neil Burger directed The Upside.
- How long is The Upside?
- The Upside runs for 2h 6m (126 minutes).
- Is The Upside worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.1/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Upside?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
