Upgrade

2018, Action/Horror, 1h 35m

194 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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Like its augmented protagonist, Upgrade's old-fashioned innards get a high-tech boost -- one made even more powerful thanks to sharp humor and a solidly well-told story. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

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.

Cast & Crew

Logan Marshall-Green
Grey Trace
Betty Gabriel
Cortez
Harrison Gilbertson
Eron
Christopher Kirby
Tolan
Simon Maiden
Stem
Voice
Benedict Hardie
Fisk
Melanie Vallejo
Asha Trace
Richard Cawthorne
Serk
Clayton Jacobson
Manny
Sachin Joab
Dr. Bhatia
Michael M. Foster
Jeffries
Linda Cropper
Pamela
Leigh Whannell
Director
Leigh Whannell
Screenwriter
Rosemary Blight
Executive Producer
Ben Grant
Executive Producer
Charles Layton
Executive Producer
Jason Blum
Producer
Kylie Du Fresne
Producer
Brian Kavanaugh-Jones
Producer
Stefan Duscio
Cinematographer
Andy Canny
Film Editing
Jed Palmer
Original Music
Felicity Abbott
Production Design
Maria Pattison
Costume Design
Terri Taylor
Casting
Nikki Barrett
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Audience Reviews for Upgrade

  • Sep 24, 2020
    Upgrade is Blumhouse's first entry into science fiction and it is outstanding. Disturbing twists, fast-paced action (on speed), cool sci-fi technology, and an outstanding performance by Logan Marshall-Green, the unlucky visitor on Prometheus and in The Invitation.
    Mark B Super Reviewer
  • Apr 19, 2019
    Fun, but mostly predictable Sci-Fi. Feels like the first Terminator movie. So for that reason it's worth a look.
    Aldo G Super Reviewer
  • Mar 18, 2019
    Upgrade is a unique, original sci-fi tale that bodes well with its technological concepts, dazzling cinematography and well-crafted story. This cyberpunk-esque envisioning and bloody-thirsty, quirky-humor-filled ride is an under-the-radar hit that is underrated for the year and deserves your attention. 4.2/5
    Eugene B Super Reviewer
  • Jan 31, 2019
    Part cyberpunk action film, part body horror, all badass. Upgrade is one of the most entertaining movies of the year. The revenge premise is standard enough, and even some of the twists along the way are pretty on the nose, but their execution is flawless and haunting. It's led by an insanely charismatic lead, some amazingly stylish directing, and great use of violence. That last one may sound a bit odd, but let me put it this way: this movie actually made me gasp. It doesn't dwell on the violence, but it doesn't shy from it either when it needs to. It's perfect execution all around and an absolute thrill ride.
    Michael M Super Reviewer
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