Upgrade (2018) is a cyberpunk action film written and directed by Leigh Whannell. The movie premiered on March 10, 2018, at the South by Southwest festival and was later released in the United States on June 1 of the same year. The storyline of the film revolves around a man named Grey Trace, who, after being left paralyzed following a brutal mugging, receives an experimental computer chip implant known as STEM.
Here’s how you can watch and stream the movie via streaming services such as HBO Max.
Is Upgrade (2018) available to watch via streaming?
Yes, Upgrade (2018) is available to watch via streaming on HBO Max.
The movie is a cyberpunk action film that follows the story of Grey Trace, a technophobe living in a near-future world filled with advanced technology. After a brutal mugging leaves him paralyzed and his wife dead, Grey is approached by a billionaire inventor named Eron Keen, who offers him an experimental cure in the form of an AI implant called STEM. After the surgery, STEM not only helps Grey regain control of his body but also grants him enhanced physical capabilities. Using his newfound powers, Grey sets out on a mission of revenge to track down the men responsible for the attack.
The cast of the film includes Logan Marshall-Green as Grey Trace, Betty Gabriel as Detective Cortez, Harrison Gilbertson as Eron Keen, Melanie Vallejo as Asha Trace, Benedict Hardie as Fisk, Linda Cropper as Pamela, Richard Cawthorne as Serk, Christopher Kirby as Tolan, and Kai Bradley as Jeff Handley, among others.
Watch Upgrade (2018) streaming via HBO Max
Upgrade (2018) is available to watch on HBO Max. Warner Bros Discovery’s streaming service, Max, offers a diverse range of both mainstream and underrated content, catering to a wide audience with varied preferences. The platform serves as a hub for numerous beloved franchises, encompassing iconic properties from DC Comics, such as Batman and Superman, to renowned universes like Lord of the Rings and the magical world of Harry Potter.
You can watch the show via Max, formerly known as HBO Max, by following these steps:
- Go to HBOMax.com/subscribe
- Click ‘Sign Up Now’
- Choose your plan:
- $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year (with ads)
- $15.99 per month or $149.99 per year (ad-free)
- $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year (ultimate ad-free)
- Enter your personal information and password
- Select ‘Create Account’
Max With Ads provides the service’s streaming library at a Full HD resolution, allowing users to stream on up to two supported devices at once. Max Ad-Free removes the service’s commercials and allows streaming on two devices at once in Full HD. It also allows for 30 downloads at a time to allow users to watch content offline. On the other hand, Max Ultimate Ad-Free allows users to stream on four devices at once in a 4K Ultra HD resolution and provides Dolby Atmos audio and 100 downloads.
The film’s synopsis is as follows:
“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.”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
