

High Tension
“Hearts will bleed.”
Best friends Marie and Alexia decide to spend a quiet weekend at Alexia's parents' secluded farmhouse. But on the night of their arrival, the girls' idyllic getaway turns into an endless night of horror.
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Where is High Tension streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Shudder Amazon Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Shudder Apple TV Channel | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | MIDNIGHT FACTORY Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Canal VOD, Orange VOD, Sooner |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, Acontra Plus |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, FOD |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha, TVING | wavve |
About High Tension
High Tension is a 2003 French-language horror, thriller and mystery film directed by Alexandre Aja. The cast is led by Cécile de France, Maïwenn, Philippe Nahon. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 1500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Kanopy.
High Tension was produced by Alexandre Films, EuropaCorp, and MediaPro Pictures and made in France and Romania. It was released on June 18, 2003, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $6 million worldwide.
- Director
- Alexandre Aja
- Writers
- Grégory Levasseur, Alexandre Aja
- Release date
- June 18, 2003
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Romania
- Budget
- $3 million
- Box office
- $6 million
- Production
- Alexandre Films, EuropaCorp, MediaPro Pictures
High Tension cast & crew
High Tension was directed by Alexandre Aja and written by Grégory Levasseur and Alexandre Aja.
The cast features Cécile de France as Marie, Maïwenn as Alexia, Philippe Nahon as The Killer, Andrei Finti as Alex' Father, Oana Pellea as Alex' Mother, and Marco Claudiu Pascu as Tom.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by François-Eudes Chanfrault, cinematography is by Maxime Alexandre, and it was produced by Robert Benmussa and Alexandre Arcady.
Is High Tension worth watching?
High Tension holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 1,466 ratings, a solidly received horror films.
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror, thriller, and mystery, High Tension is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch High Tension
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Cast of High Tension

Cécile de France
Marie

Maïwenn
Alexia

Philippe Nahon
The Killer

Andrei Finti
Alex' Father

Oana Pellea
Alex' Mother

Marco Claudiu Pascu
Tom

Franck Khalfoun
Jimmy

Jean-Claude de Goros
Gendarmerie Captain

Bogdan Uritescu
Gendarme

Gabriel Spahiu
Man in the Car
High Tension — FAQs
▸Where can I watch High Tension in United States?
High Tension is streaming on YouTube TV, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Fawesome in United States.
▸Is High Tension on YouTube TV?
Yes — High Tension is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is High Tension in?
High Tension is originally in French, with audio tracks including Italian, English, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is High Tension?
High Tension runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
▸What is High Tension rated?
High Tension is rated R. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 1,466 ratings.











