Upgraded
Upgraded is a 2024 American romantic comedy film directed by Carlson Young and released on Amazon Prime Video.
Upgraded is a 2024 American romantic comedy film directed by Carlson Young and released on Amazon Prime Video. The film stars Camila Mendes as Ana Santos, an ambitious art-world intern whose life changes after a chance upgrade to first class leads to romance and professional complications. It is a modern retelling of Cinderella.
Plot
The story follows Ana Santos, an intern at an art auction house in New York who is trying to build a career in the art world. After being upgraded to first class on a work trip, she meets Will and lets him believe she is her boss, setting off romantic and professional complications.
Cast
Principal cast members include Camila Mendes, Archie Renaux, Marisa Tomei, Thomas Kretschmann, Grégory Montel, and Lena Olin. Mendes plays Ana Santos, while Tomei plays her demanding boss Claire.
Production and release
Upgraded was directed by Carlson Young and released as a Prime Video original film. It became available to stream on February 9, 2024.
Reception
Coverage described the film as a light romantic comedy with familiar Cinderella-style and workplace-comedy elements. Reviews noted themes of self-discovery, deception, and modern relationships.
Key facts
- Upgraded is a 2024 American romantic comedy film directed by Carlson Young.
- The film stars Camila Mendes as Ana Santos, with Archie Renaux and Marisa Tomei in key roles.
- Its story centers on an ambitious intern in New York’s art world who is mistaken for her boss after a first-class upgrade on a flight to London.
- The film premiered on Amazon Prime Video on February 9, 2024.
- The film is described as a modern-day retelling of Cinderella.
Upgraded is available to Canadian audiences through Prime Video, making it directly accessible to viewers in Canada.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upgraded_(film)Supports: Basic film identification, director, cast, plot premise, and release date.
- Amazon Prime Video — https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Camila-Mendes/dp/B0CNWGLCJHSupports: Official synopsis, cast, and streaming release information.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21830902/plotsummary/Supports: Plot summary and character premise.
- Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/upgradedSupports: Genre, runtime, rating, distributor, release date, and director.
- The Guardian — https://www.theguardian.com/film/2024/feb/09/upgraded-movie-review-camila-mendes-amazonSupports: Release context and directorial debut of Carlson Young.
- The Hindu — https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/upgraded-movie-review-a-low-stakes-rom-com-that-trundles-smoothly-along-well-worn-lines/article67832201.eceSupports: Runtime, cast, director, and broad plot description.