The Upside (2017)
- 4.2
- 126 mins
- Comedy, Drama
Storyline
A wealthy quadriplegic hires a struggling parolee to be his caretaker in his upscale New York penthouse. Despite coming from two different worlds, an unlikely friendship starts to blossom as both men rediscover the joy of living life to the fullest.
Plot Keywords
wealthy man, disabled person, parolee, ex-wife, son, assistant, amusing, hilarious, emotional, tense, inspiring, incredible, penthouse, new york city, hospital, restaurant, party, unlikely friendship, disability, caregiving, family, friendship, life lessons, love, transformation, adventure, discovery, underdog, rise, 2010s
Short Review
Director Neil Burger, for his part, moves the story along fairly briskly, refusing to let the film's schmaltziness weigh it down. This is nothing remarkable, but it could have been a lot worse.
Trailer
Streaming Service
1. Amazon Video : Rent from $1.99, Or $0.00 with a Prime membership
