Movie·2019·2h 6m
The Upside
Based on a true story.
Directed By
Neil Burger
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
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.
Written By
Jon Hartmere
Producer
Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal
Cinematography
Stuart Dryburgh
Music
Rob Simonsen
Editor
Naomi Geraghty
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
Cast
Kevin Hart
Dell Scott
Bryan Cranston
Phillip Lacasse
Nicole Kidman
Yvonne Pendleton
Golshifteh Farahani
Maggie
Aja Naomi King
Latrice
Tate Donovan
Carter Locke
Jahi Di'Allo Winston
Anthony Scott
Genevieve Angelson
Jenny Lacasse
Suzanne Savoy
Charlotte
Julianna Margulies
Lily Foley
Rachel Alana Handler
Proctor
Junnie Lopez
Restaurant Employee
Pia Mechler
Art Dealer
Amara Karan
Ursula Triplett
Caterer
Mark Kochanowicz
New Carer Jason
Annie Pisapia
Opera Attendee
Phillip Chorba
Applicant #5
// crew
Crew
Neil Burger
Director
Todd Black
Producer
Jason Blumenthal
Producer
Jon Hartmere
Screenplay
Rob Simonsen
Original Music Composer
Naomi Geraghty
Editor
Stuart Dryburgh
Director of Photography
Adam Fogelson
Executive Producer
Nick Greece
Producer
Andy Mitchell
Executive Producer
Chris Papavasiliou
Executive Producer
Steve Tisch
Producer
G. Mac Brown
Executive Producer
David Bloomfield
Executive Producer
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