5.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Upside (2019)
The Upside (2019)
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Race Swap: Yes
Viewer Rating
5.8
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film champions individual responsibility, personal initiative, and the transformative power of authentic, unconventional human connection over systemic solutions, subtly aligning its dominant themes with right-leaning values.
The movie features visible diversity in its lead cast, including a prominent Black character, which aligns with the racial dynamics of its source material. The narrative primarily focuses on an unlikely friendship without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its core message.
Secondary
The character Dell Scott, based on the real-life Abdel Sellou, is portrayed by a Black actor (Kevin Hart). Abdel Sellou was historically of Algerian descent, constituting a race swap from the historical figure.
The film 'The Upside' does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding LGBTQ+ representation.
The film 'The Upside' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on the unlikely friendship between a disabled billionaire and his caregiver, with no elements related to transgender identity present in the story.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Upside is an American remake of the French film The Intouchables, based on a true story. The main characters, Phillip Lacasse (based on Philippe Pozzo di Borgo) and Dell Scott (based on Abdel Sellou), retain their original male genders. Supporting characters also maintain their established genders from the source material.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.1
7.1
Critic Ratings
4.3
4.6
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