The Upside (2019)
Kernel Score: 81% · 1,376 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2019-01-10
Runtime: 126 minutes
Where to watch The Upside
- Stream: Hulu
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
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.
The Upside parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Upside is a PG-13 comedy-drama about an unlikely friendship between a wealthy quadriplegic man and his ex-convict caretaker.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Neil Burger
Cast
- Kevin Hart as Dell Scott
- Bryan Cranston as Phillip Lacasse
- Nicole Kidman as Yvonne Pendleton
- Golshifteh Farahani as Maggie
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- Suzanne Savoy as Charlotte
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The Upside FAQ
Is The Upside good?
The Upside has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,376 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Upside?
In the US you can stream The Upside on Hulu and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is The Upside OK for kids?
The Upside is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Upside is a PG-13 comedy-drama about an unlikely friendship between a wealthy quadriplegic man and his ex-convict caretaker.
What movies are like The Upside?
If you liked The Upside, try A Man Called Otto, Benny & Joon, The Intouchables and Instant Family.