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The Upside

Based on a true story.

7.1(1,399)20192h 6m
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Where to watch The Upside in Germany

The Upside is available to rent or buy on Rakuten TV in Germany. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 4 June 2026.

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 1,399 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Upside in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

The Upside trailer

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.

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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 Germany?+

In Germany, The Upside is available to rent or buy on Rakuten TV. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Upside on Netflix?+

The Upside is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

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.

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