KEVIN HART AND BRYAN CRANSTON TEAM UP FOR A
POWERFUL PERFORMANCE IN THE HILARIOUS AND HEARTFELT COMEDY
INSPIRED BY AN EXTRAORDINARY TRUE STORY
THE UPSIDE
AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL MAY 14, 2019
AND ON BLU-RAY™ AND DVD MAY 21, 2019
“GENUINELY FUNNY”
– JEANNETTE CATSOULIS, THE NEW YORK TIMES
Universal City, California, March 21, 2019 – Kevin Hart (Night School, Ride Along) and Bryan Cranston (Trumbo, “Breaking Bad”) pair up to tell the inspirational true story of a genuine and unique friendship in the fun and moving comedy The Upside, debuting on Digital on May 14, 2019 and on Blu-rayTM Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand on May 21, 2019 from STXfilms, Lantern Entertainment and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. From acclaimed director Neil Burger (Divergent, Limitless), the film follows a discouraged out-of-work ex-con and a wealthy quadriplegic who unexpectedly come together and help each other bring back their zest for life.
A “funny and warmhearted buddy comedy” (Pete Hammond, Deadline) grounded in real emotion, The Upside earned an “A” CinemaScore from moviegoers and features a stellar supporting cast including Nicole Kidman (Aquaman, “Big Little Lies”), Golshifteh Farahani (Paterson, Boutique), Julianna Margulies (“The Good Wife,” “ER”), Aja Naomi King (The Birth of a Nation, “How to Get Away with Murder”), and Tate Donovan (Argo, “Damages”).
Recently paroled ex-convict, Dell Scott (Hart) strikes up an unusual and unlikely friendship with a quadriplegic billionaire, Phillip Lacasse (Cranston) in this hilarious and heartfelt comedy. From worlds apart, Dell and Phillip form an unlikely bond, bridging their differences and gaining invaluable wisdom in the process, giving each man a renewed sense of passion for all of life’s possibilities.
The Upside on Blu-rayTM, DVD, and Digital comes loaded with special bonus content including a gag reel, deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes featurettes, and a breakdown of the onscreen chemistry between Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston.
BONUS FEATURES on BLU-RAYTM, DVD AND DIGITAL
- Deleted Scenes
- Gag Reel
- Onscreen Chemistry: Kevin and Bryan – Film stars Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston talk about their unique characters and working together on The Upside.
- Creating a Story of Possibility – Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston share insight on how their characters, Dell Scott and Phillip Lacasse, unexpectedly come together to help each other unlock a new world of possibilities.
- Bridging Divisions – Director Neil Burger and Kevin Hart talk about how two very different people find common ground through compassion for each other.
- Embracing Positivity – Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston open up about positive messages in the film and the power of hope, love, and friendship.
- Presenting a Different Side of Kevin Hart – Neil Burger, Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston discuss Kevin’s career-changing role and his fantastic performance.
- Theatrical Trailer
The Upside will be available on Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital.
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FILMMAKERS:
Cast: Kevin Hart, Bryan Cranston, Golshifteh Farahani, Aja Naomi King and Nicole Kidman
Casting By: Kerry Barden and Paul Schnee
Music Supervisor: Randall Poster
Music By: Rob Simonsen
Costume Designer: Kasia Walicka Maimone
Editor: Naomi Geraghty
Production Designer: Mark Friedberg
Director of Photography: Stuart Dryburgh, ASC
Executive Producers: G. Mac Brown, David Bloomfield, Andy Mitchell, Milos Brajovic, Chris Papavasiliou, Robert Simonds, Adam Fogelson,
Produced By: Todd Black, P.G.A. Jason Blumenthal, P.G.A. Steve Tisch, P.G.A.
Based on the Motion Picture: “Intouchables” by Éric Toledano and Oliver Nakache
Screenplay By: Jon Hartmere
Directed By: Neil Burger
TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY™ COMBO PACK:
Street Date: May 21, 2019
Selection Number: 64202283
Layers: BD 50
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 1.85:1 Widescreen
Rating: PG-13 for suggestive content and drug use.
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Latin American Spanish
Sound: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and Dolby Digital 2.0
Run Time: 2 hours and 6 minutes
TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD:
Street Date: May 21, 2019
Selection Number: 64202282
Layers: DVD 9
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 1.85:1 Anamorphic Widescreen
Rating: PG-13 for suggestive content and drug use.
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Latin American Spanish
Sound: English Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital 2.0
Run Time: 2 hours and 6 minutes
About STX Entertainment
STX Entertainment is a global, next-generation media company whose mission is to unlock the value of the direct connection stars have with their fans through the development, financing, production, marketing and distribution of film, television, VR, digital video, music and live entertainment content. It is the industry leader in transforming beyond traditional platform-driven content to creating talent-driven enterprises.
The company is led by accomplished businessman and entrepreneur Robert Simonds. Investors include the global private investment firm TPG Growth; Hony Capital, a leading private equity firm in China; PCCW, Southeast Asia’s largest Internet and cable services provider; Tencent Holdings, China’s leading provider of online products and services; Liberty Global, the world’s largest distribution platform; Dominic Ng, Chairman of East West Bank; New Enterprise Associates (NEA); DNS Capital (representing the business interests of Gigi Pritzker and her immediate family); and Beau Wrigley, former Chairman and CEO of the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, among others. With these strategic relationships, the company is uniquely positioned to maximize the impact of content worldwide, with direct passage into the China market.
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About Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
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