

High Ground
“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.
Where to watch High Ground in United States
Can I watch High Ground in United States? Yes — you can stream High Ground in United States on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, and Starz, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Click a service to open High Ground there. Availability last verified on November 9, 2026.
Where is High Ground streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | YouTube |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, BATTLEZONE Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
About High Ground
High Ground is a 2021 English-language thriller, action and drama film directed by Stephen Johnson. The cast is led by Simon Baker, Jacob Junior Nayinggul, Jack Thompson. It has a runtime of 1h 44m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz.
High Ground was produced by Screen Australia, Film Victoria, and High Ground Pictures and made in Australia. It was released on January 28, 2021, and carries a NR certification. At the box office it grossed around $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Stephen Johnson
- Writers
- Stephen Johnson, Witiyana Marika, Chris Anastassiades
- Release date
- January 28, 2021
- OTT release
- May 14, 2021
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Australia
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Screen Australia, Film Victoria, High Ground Pictures
High Ground cast & crew
High Ground was directed by Stephen Johnson and written by Stephen Johnson, Witiyana Marika, and Chris Anastassiades.
The cast features Simon Baker as Travis, Jacob Junior Nayinggul as Gutjuk, Jack Thompson as Moran, Callan Mulvey as Ambrose, Caren Pistorius as Claire, and Witiyana Marika as Grandfather Dharrpa.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Andrew Commis and it was produced by Witiyana Marika and Greer Simpkin.
Is High Ground worth watching?
High Ground holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 86 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.
At 1h 44m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy thriller, action, and drama, High Ground is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch High Ground
In United States, you can stream High Ground on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel, and Starz Roku Premium Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on May 14, 2021.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of High Ground

Simon Baker
Travis

Jacob Junior Nayinggul
Gutjuk

Jack Thompson
Moran

Callan Mulvey
Ambrose

Caren Pistorius
Claire

Witiyana Marika
Grandfather Dharrpa

Aaron Pedersen
Walter

Ryan Corr
Braddock
Esmerelda Marimowa
Gulwirri

Sean Mununggurr
Baywarra

David Field
Kurtz
Guruwuk Mununggurr
Young Gutjuk
High Ground — FAQs
▸Where can I watch High Ground in United States?
High Ground is streaming on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel in United States.
▸Is High Ground on Philo?
Yes — High Ground is currently available on Philo in United States.
▸What language is High Ground in?
High Ground is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is High Ground?
High Ground runs 1 hours 44 minutes (104 minutes).
▸What is High Ground rated?
High Ground is rated NR. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 86 ratings.
▸When did High Ground release on OTT?
High Ground became available digitally on May 14, 2021.











