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The Upside

7.120192h 6mPG-13MovieComedyDrama

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…

DirectorNeil Burger
WriterJon Hartmere
ProducersTodd Black·Jason Blumenthal

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Cast · Directed by Neil Burger

KHKevin Hart
Kevin Hart
Dell Scott
BCBryan Cranston
Bryan Cranston
Phillip Lacasse
NKNicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman
Yvonne Pendleton
GFGolshifteh Farahani
Golshifteh Farahani
Maggie
AKAja Naomi King
Aja Naomi King
Latrice
TDTate Donovan
Tate Donovan
Carter Locke
JWJahi Di'Allo Winston
Jahi Di'Allo Winston
Anthony Scott
GAGenevieve Angelson
Genevieve Angelson
Jenny Lacasse
SSSuzanne Savoy
Suzanne Savoy
Charlotte
JMJulianna Margulies
Julianna Margulies
Lily Foley
RH
Rachel Alana Handler
Proctor
JL
Junnie Lopez
Restaurant Employee

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The Upside — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Upside?

The Upside is streaming on Hulu in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Upside on Netflix?

No, The Upside is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Hulu.

Is The Upside on Amazon Prime Video?

The Upside isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Upside for free?

The Upside is available on Hulu in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is The Upside based on a true story?

Yes — The Upside is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).