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Upgrade

2018·Movie·R·100 min·7.5(5,036)

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.

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Where to watch Upgrade in United States

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Where is Upgrade streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaZee5, Amazon Video
United KingdomAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsJustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
GermanyApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceAmazon Prime Video, Molotov TV, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainTivifyApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
BrazilClaro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanU-NEXTAmazon 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
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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.

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Cast of Upgrade

Logan Marshall-Green

Logan Marshall-Green

Grey Trace

Betty Gabriel

Betty Gabriel

Detective Cortez

Harrison Gilbertson

Harrison Gilbertson

Eron Keen

Melanie Vallejo

Melanie Vallejo

Asha Trace

Benedict Hardie

Benedict Hardie

Fisk

Linda Cropper

Linda Cropper

Pamela

Simon Maiden

Simon Maiden

Stem (voice)

Steve Danielsen

Steve Danielsen

Jeff Handley

Richard Cawthorne

Richard Cawthorne

Serk

Christopher Kirby

Christopher Kirby

Tolan

Abby Craden

Abby Craden

Kara (voice)

Richard Anastasios

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.

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