MyCinema has not rated Upgrade for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, thriller, and science fiction film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Upgrade in the US?

Upgrade streams on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

Upgrade runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Is Upgrade suitable for kids?

Upgrade is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20181h 40mAction / Thriller / Science Fiction

Upgrade

Name: Upgrade
Genre: Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Released: 2018-05-31
Duration: 100 min

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.

TMDB audience score

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 40m

At 1h 40m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Action · Thriller · Science Fiction

TMDB files it under action, thriller, and science fiction.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.5 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 5,308 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Upgrade tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 40m.
It is included with Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 5,308 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Upgrade

Is Upgrade scary?: MyCinema has not rated Upgrade for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, thriller, and science fiction film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Upgrade in the US?: Upgrade streams on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Upgrade?: Upgrade runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
Is Upgrade suitable for kids?: Upgrade is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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