Upgrade

2018·Movie
1h 40min·R
IMDb7.5Metacritic677.8Rotten Tomatoes88%88%

Where to watch

Netflix

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Relentless energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Violence9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5
  • Wonder4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Physical Comedy1

World

The future, technology, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout editing, cinematography, and sound design

  • Editing9
  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality8

Who it's for

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About

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.
Cyberpunk ThrillerSci-Fi ActionRevenge StoryBody HorrorHigh-OctaneArtificial IntelligenceVisceral ViolenceInnovative Fight ChoreographyTechnological Ethics

Crew

Directed by:
Leigh Whannell, Charmaine Kuhn, Toby Pease
Written by:
Leigh Whannell
Produced by:
Leigh Whannell, Jason Blum, Terri Taylor
Composed by:
Will Files, Ken McGill, Brendan Croxon

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Upgrade

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Where can I stream Upgrade legally?

Netflix

Upgrade is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Upgrade worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Upgrade rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Upgrade?

1 h 40 min

Upgrade runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Upgrade?

Critics78
Audiences80

Yes. Critics average 78 and audiences 80 out of 100, so both groups see Upgrade much the same way.

Was Upgrade a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$17 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $17 million worldwide, 5.7 times its budget.

What language is Upgrade in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Upgrade?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Upgrade in 99 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Upgrade use?

Shout-OutObfuscating DisabilityClose on TitleHappily MarriedAssassins Are Always BetrayedYour Approval Fills Me with ShamePolice Are UselessFan of the PastThe DragonThe Dog Was the MastermindWetware BodyDeconstructionand 135 more

TV Tropes lists 147 storytelling tropes for Upgrade, including Shout-Out, Obfuscating Disability, Close on Title.

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