Upright
Created by Tim Minchin, Matthew Saville
A bittersweet road-trip comedy-drama about two damaged people finding unexpected connection and redemption through music and companionship across the Australian landscape.
When family outcast Lucky Flynn learns that his mother is dying, he decides to drive to the other side of Australia to see her, packing nothing but an upright piano for the journey. But his plans are soon turned upside down when he meets the runaway teenager Meg, who’s dealing with some family demons of her own.
Clusters
Where to watch
- StreamLionsgate+, Spectrum On Demand, Sundance Now
- AdsPlex
Questions people ask
Is Upright sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of series.
Is Upright violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.
Is Upright easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 61% of series.
Is Upright scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 59% of series.
Does Upright leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Upright, and what each one shares →
Like Upright
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Upright
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Upright, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Upright, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Upright, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
