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High Ground

2021·Movie·NR·104 min·★ 6.4(86)

“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.

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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?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesPhilo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channelAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United KingdomAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Rakuten TVApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsYouTube
AustraliaNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsJustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
GermanyAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, BATTLEZONE Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
France—Apple TV Store, YouTube, Canal VOD
SpainFilmin—
BrazilLooke, Looke Amazon ChannelApple 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
#bounty hunter#based on true story#australian aboriginal#australian outback#1930s

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

Simon Baker

Travis

Jacob Junior Nayinggul

Jacob Junior Nayinggul

Gutjuk

Jack Thompson

Jack Thompson

Moran

Callan Mulvey

Callan Mulvey

Ambrose

Caren Pistorius

Caren Pistorius

Claire

Witiyana Marika

Witiyana Marika

Grandfather Dharrpa

Aaron Pedersen

Aaron Pedersen

Walter

Ryan Corr

Ryan Corr

Braddock

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Esmerelda Marimowa

Gulwirri

Sean Mununggurr

Sean Mununggurr

Baywarra

David Field

David Field

Kurtz

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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.

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