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High Art

1991Movie1 h 40 min

DramaRomance
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes–50%
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes–50%

Summary

Peter Mandrake, a North-American photojournalist becomes embroiled in South America's dangerous underworld of pimps, drug gangs and arms smugglers when he sets out to find the killer of a local call girl.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Walter Salles
Written by
Matthew Chapman, Rubem Fonseca
Produced by
Alberto Flaksman
Music by
Jürgen Knieper, Todd Boekelheide

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 1, 1991 · 1 h 40 min · Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery

Released
June 1, 1991
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Romance, Thriller
Original language
Portuguese
Also spoken
English, Spanish
Made in
Brazil
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Alter Kocker, Bury Your Gays, Disposable Fiancée +9

Q&A

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

Questions about High Art

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream High Art?

It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is High Art worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 6.1).

Is High Art good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 3 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching High Art?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for bleakness and 3 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is High Art in English?

PortugueseEnglishSpanish

No, it was made in Portuguese, with some English and Spanish.