Movie

The Upside

“Based on a true story.”

★ 7.1(1,400)20192h 6m

The Upside is streaming on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Claro video and Paramount Plus Premium in Mexico, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Claro video and Google Play Movies. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

Where to watch The Upside

🇲🇽 Mexico

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Good to know

Director: Neil Burger
Release date: 2019-01-10
Runtime: 2h 6m
Language: English
Box office: $125,856,180
Budget: $37,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Escape Artists

The Upside — trailer

About The Upside

The Upside is a 2019 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Neil Burger, starring Kevin Hart, Bryan Cranston and Nicole Kidman. It has a runtime of 2 hours 6 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 1,400 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Upside in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

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

Themes & keywords

based on true storyremakeclass differencescaregiverman in wheelchairinterracial friendshipsocial differencesrich manquadriplegiamale nursehandicappeddisabled personfeel good

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Upside in Mexico?+

In Mexico, you can stream The Upside on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Claro video and Paramount Plus Premium. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Claro video and Google Play Movies.

Is The Upside on Netflix?+

The Upside is not on Netflix in Mexico right now, but you can stream it on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Claro video and Paramount Plus Premium.

How long is The Upside?+

The Upside has a runtime of 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).

Who stars in The Upside?+

The Upside stars Kevin Hart, Bryan Cranston, Nicole Kidman, Golshifteh Farahani and Aja Naomi King.

When did The Upside come out?+

The Upside is a 2019 movie directed by Neil Burger.

What genre is The Upside?+

The Upside is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed The Upside?+

The Upside was directed by Neil Burger.