Upstream Color (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2013, Upstream Color is a drama and science fiction film directed by Shane Carruth, running about 96 minutes. “You can force your story's shape, but the color will always bloom upstream.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man and woman are drawn together, entangled in the lifecycle of an ageless organism. Identity becomes an illusion as they struggle to assemble the loose fragments of wrecked lives.
Who’s in it. Upstream Color stars Amy Seimetz as Kris, Shane Carruth as Jeff, Andrew Sensenig as The Sampler and Thiago Martins as Thief, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Upstream Color has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $444.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Upstream Color page.
If you liked it. Fans of Upstream Color tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Upstream Color (2013)?
- In US, Upstream Color is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Upstream Color worth watching?
- Upstream Color holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Upstream Color?
- Upstream Color stars Amy Seimetz, Shane Carruth, Andrew Sensenig, Thiago Martins and Carolyn King.
- When was Upstream Color released?
- Upstream Color was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.