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The Upside

7.120192h 6m12AMovieComedyDrama

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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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

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 isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Upside on Netflix?

No, The Upside is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

Is The Upside on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Upside for free?

The Upside isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

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).