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High Risk

1981·Movie
1h 34min·R
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Hopefulness4
  • Nostalgia3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Crime

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Sound Centrality6
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchPure Escapism

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About

Getting in was easy... getting out was war!!!

Four American friends, badly needing money, decide to make a commando-like raid into a South American drug lord's compound.
80s Action ThrillerCommando RaidHeist MovieSouth American SettingFriends on a MissionHigh StakesExplosive ActionPure EntertainmentGritty Adventure

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about High Risk

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Where can I stream High Risk legally?

High Risk is included with a subscription to FlixFling and Artiflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on FlixHouse, Fawesome, and Mometu. You can also rent or buy it from Fandango At Home and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is High Risk worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 5.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is High Risk rated?

RViolenceDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and drug use.

How long is High Risk?

1 h 34 min

High Risk runs 1 h 34 min.

What language is High Risk in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United Kingdom, United States, Mexico.

In how many countries can I watch High Risk?

129ADAEAGALARATAUAZBABBBEBGBHBM+115

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What tropes does High Risk use?

Hope SpotGrievous Harm with a BodyDowner BeginningIronyDark Action GirlSoundtrack DissonanceTook a Level in BadassCar FuKarmic DeathMachete MayhemDies Wide OpenBig Badand 37 more

TV Tropes lists 49 storytelling tropes for High Risk, including Hope Spot, Grievous Harm with a Body, Downer Beginning.