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High Ground

2021·Movie
1h 44min·NR
79
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History, society, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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You want something to laugh atGraphic violence bothers you

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About

Australia's untold history

In a remote corner of the wild country, a bloody war rages. Travis is a bounty hunter with one last hope of redemption. Gutjuk is a young Indigenous man trying to save the last of his family. Together they embark on a manhunt, which unravels a secret that ultimately pits them against each other.
Australian WesternColonial ConflictIndigenous PerspectiveBrutal LandscapeRedemption QuestHistorical DramaSocial JusticeMoral Ambiguity

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream High Ground legally?

High Ground is included with a subscription to Philo and Starz in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is High Ground worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 90%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is High Ground rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is High Ground?

1 h 44 min

High Ground runs 1 h 44 min.

Is High Ground based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on High Ground?

Critics90
Audiences72

Not quite. Critics rate High Ground higher (90) than audiences (72). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is High Ground in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia.

In how many countries can I watch High Ground?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for High Ground in 37 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.