Upgrade (2018)
Movie 1h 40m ★ 7.5/10
Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge, pure adrenaline, blow my mind
Released in 2018, Upgrade is an action, science fiction and thriller movie. It is directed by Leigh Whannell. The cast includes Betty Gabriel, Harrison Gilbertson and Ming-Zhu Hii. The running time is 1h 40m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.5 out of 10.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast & crew
- Leigh WhannellDirector
- Betty Gabrielas Detective Cortez
- Harrison Gilbertsonas Eron Keen
- Ming-Zhu Hiias Dr. Diana Gordon
- Simon Maidenas Stem (voice)
- Logan Marshall-Greenas Grey Trace
- Christopher Kirbyas Tolan
- Benedict Hardieas Fisk
- Melanie Vallejoas Asha Trace
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Questions about Upgrade
- What genre is Upgrade?
- Upgrade is categorised as Action, Science Fiction, Thriller.
- Who stars in Upgrade?
- Betty Gabriel, Harrison Gilbertson, Ming-Zhu Hii, Simon Maiden, Logan Marshall-Green appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Upgrade?
- Leigh Whannell directed Upgrade.
- How long is Upgrade?
- Upgrade runs for 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- Is Upgrade worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Upgrade?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
