# The Upside (2019)

> A parolee caregiver and a wealthy quadriplegic forge an unlikely friendship that transforms both their lives.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/298042

## Facts

- Runtime: 126 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Neil Burger
- Cast: Kevin Hart, Bryan Cranston, Nicole Kidman, Golshifteh Farahani, Aja Naomi King, Tate Donovan, Jahi Di'Allo Winston, Genevieve Angelson
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1987680/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: none
- Mood: warm, sincere, witty, lazy sunday, feel good movie night

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