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The Upside

2019Movie2 h 6 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Letterboxd3.3/5Metacritic466.0Rotten Tomatoes43%81%

A heartwarming, uplifting comedy movie about everyday modern life and a real life story, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

Based on a true 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.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Buddy Comedy
  • Feel-Good Drama
  • Class Contrast Narrative
  • Exceptional Musical Score
  • Charismatic Lead Performances
  • Inspirational True Story
  • Accessible Social Commentary
  • Charming & Uplifting
  • Interracial Friendship Dynamics
  • Comfort Viewing Staple

Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Neil Burger
Written by
Jon Hartmere
Produced by
Steve Tisch, Jason Blumenthal, Todd Black
Music by
Rob Simonsen

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Facts

January 10, 2019 · 2 h 6 min · PG-13

Released
January 10, 2019
Runtime
2 h 6 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$38 million
Box office
$126 million
Available in
67 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Upside?"

Questions about The Upside

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Upside?

Hulu

In the United States, The Upside streams on Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 44 other countries.

Is The Upside worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 7.1, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 43%, and Metacritic 46). Audiences rate it higher (70 out of 100) than critics (45).

Is The Upside okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Upside make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Is The Upside plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was The Upside a box office hit?

Budget$38 million
Box office$126 million

Yes: it cost about $38 million to make and earned $126 million worldwide, 3.4 times its budget.