Upgrade (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2018, Upgrade is an action, thriller and science fiction film directed by Leigh Whannell, running about 100 minutes. “Not man. Not machine. More.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Upgrade stars Logan Marshall-Green as Grey Trace, Simon Maiden as Stem (voice), Betty Gabriel as Detective Cortez and Benedict Hardie as Fisk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Upgrade has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $16.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard 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 Upgrade page.
If you liked it. Fans of Upgrade tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Upgrade (2018)?
- In US, Upgrade is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard 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 Upgrade worth watching?
- Upgrade holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Upgrade?
- Upgrade stars Logan Marshall-Green, Simon Maiden, Betty Gabriel, Benedict Hardie and Harrison Gilbertson.
- When was Upgrade released?
- Upgrade was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.