7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Upload (2020)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.8
Overview
In 2033, people who are near death can be “uploaded” into virtual reality hotels run by 6 tech firms. Cash-strapped Nora lives in Brooklyn and works customer service for the luxurious “Lakeview” digital afterlife. When L.A. party-boy/coder Nathan’s self-driving car crashes, his high-maintenance girlfriend uploads him permanently into Nora’s VR world.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
In 2033, people who are near death can be “uploaded” into virtual reality hotels run by 6 tech firms. Cash-strapped Nora lives in Brooklyn and works customer service for the luxurious “Lakeview” digital afterlife. When L.A. party-boy/coder Nathan’s self-driving car crashes, his high-maintenance girlfriend uploads him permanently into Nora’s VR world.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The series explicitly promotes progressive ideology by centering its narrative on a scathing critique of corporate greed and systemic class inequality in a technologically advanced future, advocating for social justice and equitable access to resources.
The series 'Upload' features a diverse ensemble cast, with significant roles for minority actors, reflecting a modern approach to casting. The narrative, while exploring themes of class and corporate power, does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center its plot around explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
Based on the provided input, no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes were present for evaluation. Therefore, the film's holistic portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements is categorized as N/A.
The series 'Upload' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal to assess regarding transsexual identity or experiences within the show's narrative.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The show "Upload" is an original series with all its characters created specifically for the show. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or legacy characters from which genders could have been changed.
Upload is an original series with characters created specifically for the show. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical character races from source material or prior installments to be altered, thus no race swaps occur.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.8
7.8
Critic Ratings
8.8
6.8
More Like This
Center
6.9
Lego Disney Princess: Villains Unite
(2025)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Leans Progressive
7.2
The Little Guy
(2022)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Leans Progressive
6.6
Kiff: The Haunting of Miss McGravy's House
(2024)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Leans Progressive
7.8
A Bug's Life
(1998)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Progressive
7.3
Antz
(1998)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Progressive
7.5
Hair
(1979)
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Progressive
8.1
American Fiction
(2023)
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Neutral
Leans Progressive
6.9
I Care a Lot
(2021)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Progressive
7.6
Torch Song Trilogy
(1988)
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Progressive
6.6
Babylon
(2022)
Political: Center
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Leans Progressive
9.0
Modern Times
(1936)
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Low
Center
7.4
My Dead Friend Zoe
(2024)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Leans Progressive
8.0
Sicko
(2007)
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
Progressive
7.7
Hairspray
(2007)
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Progressive
7.3
Fried Green Tomatoes
(1991)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Progressive
7.2
Holes
(2003)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Leans Progressive
6.7
I Love You Phillip Morris
(2010)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Leans Progressive
6.9
The Longest Yard
(1974)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Progressive
7.2
Transamerica
(2005)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Leans Progressive
7.6
Good Morning, Vietnam
(1987)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate