Status Update (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2018, Status Update is a comedy, fantasy and science fiction film directed by Scott Speer, running about 106 minutes. “Imagine if every time you updated your status your dreams came true” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After being uprooted by his parents' separation and unable to fit into his new hometown, a teenager stumbles upon a magical app that causes his social media updates to come true.
Who’s in it. Status Update stars Ross Lynch as Kyle Moore, Olivia Holt as Dani McKenzie, Harvey Guillén as Lonnie Gregory and Gregg Sulkin as Derek Lowe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Status Update has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Status Update page.
If you liked it. Fans of Status Update tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Status Update (2018)?
- In US, Status Update is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Status Update worth watching?
- Status Update holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Status Update?
- Status Update stars Ross Lynch, Olivia Holt, Harvey Guillén, Gregg Sulkin and Courtney Eaton.
- When was Status Update released?
- Status Update was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.