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High Tide

1987Movie1 h 41 minPG-13

Drama
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes93%85%
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes93%85%

Summary

A backup singer gets stranded in a small coastal town after losing her job in a band. She winds up in a caravan park only to encounter, by accident, the teenage daughter she deserted following her husband's death.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Gillian Armstrong
Written by
Laura Jones
Produced by
Sandra Levy
Music by
Peter Best

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Facts

July 30, 1987 · 1 h 41 min · PG-13

Released
July 30, 1987
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Australia, United Kingdom
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream High Tide?"

Questions about High Tide

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream High Tide?

Cineverse

In the United States, High Tide is free with ads on Cineverse. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is High Tide worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 93%). Critics rate it higher (93 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Is High Tide okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is High Tide good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is High Tide plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.