


The Upside at a glance
The Upside is a 2019 comedy and drama film, running 2h 6m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 12A in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video.
Rated 12A in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 2019-01-10
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Director
- Neil Burger
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.1 / 10 · 1,452 votes
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Availability
Where to watch in the United Kingdom
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Synopsis
Feature filmPhillip 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.
Cast
14 names
Kevin HartDell Scott
Bryan CranstonPhillip Lacasse
Nicole KidmanYvonne Pendleton
Golshifteh FarahaniMaggie
Aja Naomi KingLatrice
Tate DonovanCarter Locke
Jahi Di'Allo WinstonAnthony Scott
Genevieve AngelsonJenny Lacasse
Suzanne SavoyCharlotte
Julianna MarguliesLily Foley
Pia MechlerArt Dealer
Amara KaranQuestions about The Upside
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Upside in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Upside is listed on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky Store, YouTube, Apple TV Store. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Upside suitable for children?
The Upside is rated 12A in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is The Upside on PelisPlus UK?
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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 with his ex and his young son. Despite coming from two different worlds, an unlikely friendship starts to blossom.
How long is The Upside?
The Upside runs for 2h 6m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Upside trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play Official Trailer without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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