Higher Ground
Inspired by screenwriter Carolyn S. Briggs' memoir This Dark World, a tight-knit spiritual community is thrown off-kilter when one of their own begins to question her faith, love, and trust - in human relationships as well as in God.
Where to watch Higher Ground in United States
Can I watch Higher Ground in United States? Higher Ground isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Higher Ground streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video, YouTube, Apple TV Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Germany | — | MagentaTV, Videoload |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Higher Ground
Higher Ground is a 2011 English-language drama and thriller film directed by Vera Farmiga. The cast is led by Vera Farmiga, Donna Murphy, Dagmara Dominczyk. It has a runtime of 1h 49m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Higher Ground was produced by BCDF Pictures, Authentic Management Productions, and The Group Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on August 26, 2011, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Vera Farmiga
- Writers
- Carolyn S. Briggs, Tim Metcalfe
- Release date
- August 26, 2011
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- BCDF Pictures, Authentic Management Productions, The Group Entertainment
Higher Ground cast & crew
Higher Ground was directed by Vera Farmiga and written by Carolyn S. Briggs and Tim Metcalfe.
The cast features Vera Farmiga as Corinne Walker, Donna Murphy as Kathleen Walker, Dagmara Dominczyk as Annika, John Hawkes as CW Walker, Joshua Leonard as Ethan Miller, and Nina Arianda as Wendy Walker.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alec Puro, cinematography is by Michael McDonough, and it was produced by Renn Hawkey and Jonathan Burkhart.
Is Higher Ground worth watching?
Higher Ground holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 68 ratings, a more divisive drama films.
At 1h 49m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and thriller, Higher Ground is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Higher Ground
Higher Ground isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Higher Ground
Vera Farmiga
Corinne Walker
Donna Murphy
Kathleen Walker
Dagmara Dominczyk
Annika
John Hawkes
CW Walker
Joshua Leonard
Ethan Miller
Nina Arianda
Wendy Walker
Taissa Farmiga
Teenage Corinne Walker
Taylor Schwencke
Young Wendy Walker
Boyd Holbrook
Teenage Ethan Miller
Norbert Leo Butz
Pastor Bill
Bill Irwin
Pastor Bud
Michael Chernus
Ned
Higher Ground — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Higher Ground in United States?
Higher Ground is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Higher Ground in?
Higher Ground is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Higher Ground?
Higher Ground runs 1 hours 49 minutes (109 minutes).
▸What is Higher Ground rated?
Higher Ground is rated R. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 68 ratings.
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