Upgrade
“Not man. Not machine. More.”
Upgrade is streaming on U-NEXT in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 14 June 2026.
Good to know
- Director
- Leigh Whannell
- Release date
- 2018-05-31
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Language
- English
- Box office
- $16,976,561
- Budget
- $3,000,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Australia
- Studio
- Goalpost Pictures
Upgrade — trailer
About Upgrade
Upgrade is a 2018 movie in the Action, Thriller and Science Fiction genres, directed by Leigh Whannell, starring Logan Marshall-Green, Betty Gabriel and Harrison Gilbertson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 5,023 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Upgrade in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
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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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Upgrade in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Upgrade on U-NEXT. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.
Is Upgrade on Netflix?+
Upgrade is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on U-NEXT.
How long is Upgrade?+
Upgrade has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
Who stars in Upgrade?+
Upgrade stars Logan Marshall-Green, Betty Gabriel, Harrison Gilbertson, Melanie Vallejo and Benedict Hardie.
When did Upgrade come out?+
Upgrade is a 2018 movie directed by Leigh Whannell.
What genre is Upgrade?+
Upgrade is Action, Thriller and Science Fiction film.
Who directed Upgrade?+
Upgrade was directed by Leigh Whannell.
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