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Upgraded

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2024

1h 44m

Romance

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Ana (Camila Mendes) is an ambitious intern dreaming of a career in the art world while trying to impress her demanding boss Claire (Marisa Tomei). When she's upgraded to first class on a work trip, she meets handsome Will (Archie Renaux), who mistakes Ana for her boss--a white lie that sets off a glamorous chain of events, romance and opportunity, until her fib threatens to surface.

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Lightly entertaining even as it hews to genre conventions, Upgraded is an appealing option for anyone seeking a good old-fashioned rom-com.

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Linda Holmes

NPR

I think they set it in this very specific world of art, which, even if it's not entirely accurate, it's specific. So within its own world, it feels developed.

May 10, 2024

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Natalia Winkelman

New York Times

The movie is unevenly directed, and some scenes struggle to clear even the low bar set by more polished streaming originals. But Young succeeds nonetheless in channeling the freshman thrill of plunging into an alluring adult milieu.

Feb 14, 2024

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Samantha Bergeson

IndieWire

This is a story about women supporting women, especially across generations, and that’s what makes Upgraded resonate more than just a frothy rom-com would.

Rated: B+

Feb 9, 2024

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John Daniel Tangalin

The Cinema Spot

Young’s Upgraded employs art in a romantic comedy that also doubles as a film about business, nearly leaning into workplace drama, and I believe there is something commendable about how those ideas are offered to the audience.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 18, 2025

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Samantha Schuster

Cinéfilo Serial

It's a romantic comedy that follows the genre's established formula, one we've seen on several occasions. It may differ in some small moments, but generally speaking, we already know what's going to happen. [Full Review in Spanish]

Rated: 2.5/5

Jul 18, 2025

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Megan Fisher

Loud and Clear Reviews

In charming Prime rom-com Upgraded, Camila Mendes displays movie star chops as a young intern mistaken for her boss.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jan 11, 2025

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Les N

Not weak....just.....?

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/15/25

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Pascal B

Emily in London, Cinderella in an art gallery, all the cliches are here, faithfully put on screen. A plodding scenario does not even leave any space for genuine surprise as you can literally say the actors lines before they are uttered, spell out the next scenes and the inevitable conclusion, and even guess the cast choice. Derivative, pedestrian, formulaic, a waste of everyone's time, especially the spectator.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

09/11/25

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Frans B

Carlson Young did good here. Whole cast convincing in character. (Marisa Tomei portrays her character exceptionally well, as do Lena Olin 😍). Storyline could have been a bit more focused. Great cinematography and settings. Easy to watch, not too serious, although there is a serious lesson, or two, in here 😜

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/17/25

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Ben P

Two Bratz antagonists can’t stop Camila Mendes from proving her worth in Upgraded, a movie that asks what would happen if The Devil Wears Prada had no charm and even less chemistry. We’re flying economy in this one. Full review on my Substack: https://benpatten.substack.com/

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

06/11/25

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Susan M

Eh. Cute. Really liked the actors. She dug deep into a lie, only being remorseful when she got caught.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/27/25

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Juju S

Une comédie romantique cheesy, mais ça fait du bien parfois.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/17/25

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Synopsis

Ana (Camila Mendes) is an ambitious intern dreaming of a career in the art world while trying to impress her demanding boss Claire (Marisa Tomei). When she's upgraded to first class on a work trip, she meets handsome Will (Archie Renaux), who mistakes Ana for her boss--a white lie that sets off a glamorous chain of events, romance and opportunity, until her fib threatens to surface.

Director: Carlson Young
Producer: Mike Karz, William Bindley, Lena Roklin, Piers Tempest, Bill Bindley, René Besson, Audrey Tommassini Cross
Screenwriter: Christine Lenig, Justin Matthews, Luke Spencer Roberts
Distributor: Prime Video
Production Co: Luber Roklin Entertainment, Gulfstream Pictures, Future Artists Entertainment, Tempo Productions Limited
Rating: R
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 9, 2024
Runtime: 1h 44m

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