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“Not man. Not machine. More.”
A brutal mugging leaves Grey Trace paralyzed in the hospital and his beloved wife dead. A billionaire inventor soon offers Trace a cure — an artificial intelligence implant called STEM that will enhance his body. Now able to walk, Grey finds that he also has superhuman strength and agility — skills he uses to seek revenge against the thugs who destroyed his life.
Where to watch Upgrade in United States
Click a service to open Upgrade there. Availability last verified on June 22, 2026.
Where is Upgrade streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Zee5, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Molotov TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Tivify | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Upgrade
Upgrade is a 2018 English-language action, thriller and science fiction film directed by Leigh Whannell. The cast is led by Logan Marshall-Green, Betty Gabriel, Harrison Gilbertson. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 5000 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Upgrade was produced by Goalpost Pictures, Automatik Entertainment, and Blumhouse Productions and made in Australia and United States of America. It was released on May 31, 2018, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $17 million worldwide.
- Director
- Leigh Whannell
- Writers
- Leigh Whannell
- Release date
- May 31, 2018
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Australia, United States of America
- Budget
- $3 million
- Box office
- $17 million
- Production
- Goalpost Pictures, Automatik Entertainment, Blumhouse Productions
Upgrade cast & crew
Upgrade was directed by Leigh Whannell and written by Leigh Whannell.
The cast features Logan Marshall-Green as Grey Trace, Betty Gabriel as Detective Cortez, Harrison Gilbertson as Eron Keen, Melanie Vallejo as Asha Trace, Benedict Hardie as Fisk, and Linda Cropper as Pamela.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jed Palmer, cinematography is by Stefan Duscio, and it was produced by Brian Kavanaugh-Jones and Kylie du Fresne.
Is Upgrade worth watching?
Upgrade holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 5,036 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, thriller, and science fiction, Upgrade is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Upgrade
In United States, you can stream Upgrade on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Upgrade

Logan Marshall-Green
Grey Trace

Betty Gabriel
Detective Cortez

Harrison Gilbertson
Eron Keen

Melanie Vallejo
Asha Trace

Benedict Hardie
Fisk

Linda Cropper
Pamela

Simon Maiden
Stem (voice)

Steve Danielsen
Jeff Handley

Richard Cawthorne
Serk

Christopher Kirby
Tolan

Abby Craden
Kara (voice)

Richard Anastasios
Wen
Upgrade — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Upgrade in United States?
Upgrade is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Upgrade on Netflix?
Yes — Upgrade is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Upgrade in?
Upgrade is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Upgrade?
Upgrade runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is Upgrade rated?
Upgrade is rated R. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 5,036 ratings.











