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.
The Upside
“Based on a true story.”
Overview
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.
Director
Neil Burger
Budget
37.5M
Revenue
125.9M
Status
Released
Production
Escape Artists
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
Alisha Poland
Upscale Restaurant Patron
Julie Stackhouse
Dancer
Lyman Chen
Applicant #2
Gary Ayash
Upscale Restaurant Patron
Jennifer Butler
Nurse
Laura Hart
Party Guest
Jeffrey Mowery
Cabbie
Rachel Christopher
Officer
Madeleine Woolner
New Carer
Charmar Jeter
Diner Patron
Matthew D'Arcy
Waitstaff
Brian Gallagher
Applicant #4
Charles W Harris III
Usher
Nikki Corinne Thomas
Restaurant Patron
Gemma McIlhenny
Ice Cream Shop Patron
Diego Aguirre
Arresting Officer
Fernando Mateo Jr.
Rookie Matteo
Michael Quinlan
Jack
James Georgiades
Police Sergeant
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