The Upside

Based on a true story.

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

Screenplay

Jon Hartmere

Producer

Todd Black

Producer

Jason Blumenthal

Producer

Nick Greece

Producer

Steve Tisch

Original Music Composer

Rob Simonsen

Director of Photography

Stuart Dryburgh