Upgrade
“Not man. Not machine. More.”
Where to watch Upgrade in Japan
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 30 May 2026.
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 5,006 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.
Upgrade trailer
Overview
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.
Top cast
Logan Marshall-Green
Grey Trace
Betty Gabriel
Detective Cortez
Harrison Gilbertson
Eron Keen
Melanie Vallejo
Asha Trace
Benedict Hardie
Fisk
Linda Cropper
Pamela
Simon Maiden
Stem (voice)
Steve Danielsen
Jeff Handley
Richard Cawthorne
Serk
Christopher Kirby
Tolan
Abby Craden
Kara (voice)
Richard Anastasios
Wen
Kenny Low
Police Driver
Emily Havea
Nurse Henderson
Ming-Zhu Hii
Dr. Diana Gordon
Stephanie Demkiw
Technician
Manjot Jassal
Technician
Esther Joseph
Technician
Sachin Joab
Dr. Bhatia
Matt Davis
Homeless Man
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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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