The Upside

"Based on a true story."

Jan 11 2019 PG-13 2h 6m
Comedy, Drama

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.

Plot

Philip is a disabled billionaire, who feels that life is not worth living. To help him in his day-to-day routine, he hires Del, a parolee who is trying to reconnect with his estranged wife. What begins as a professional relationship develops into a friendship as Del shows his grouchy charge that life is worth living.

Written by

Jon Hartmere, Éric Toledano, Olivier Nakache

Directed by

Neil Burger

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

The Weinstein Company, Lantern Entertainment, Escape Artists

Languages

English

Awards

2 wins & 3 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
69,488
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
46
Popularity
NA