Higher Learning

Name: Higher Learning
Genre: Drama, Crime, Thriller
Released: 1995-01-11
Duration: 2 h 8 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Omar Epps, Kristy Swanson, Michael Rapaport, Jennifer Connelly, Ice Cube

1995·Movie·R·128 min·★ 6.3(244)

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“Question the knowledge.”

African-American student Malik is on a track scholarship; academics are not his strong suit, and he goes in thinking that his athletic abilities will earn him a free ride through college. Fudge, a "professional student" who has been at Columbus for six years so far, becomes friendly with Malik and challenges his views about race and politics in America.

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About Higher Learning

Higher Learning is a 1995 English-language drama, crime and thriller film directed by John Singleton. The cast is led by Omar Epps, Kristy Swanson, Michael Rapaport. It has a runtime of 2h 8m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel.

Higher Learning was produced by New Deal Productions and Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on January 11, 1995, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $20 million, it went on to gross $38 million worldwide.

Director: John Singleton
Writers: John Singleton
Release date: January 11, 1995
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $20 million
Box office: $38 million
Production: New Deal Productions, Columbia Pictures

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Higher Learning cast & crew

Higher Learning was directed by John Singleton and written by John Singleton.

The cast features Omar Epps as Malik Williams, Kristy Swanson as Kristen Connor, Michael Rapaport as Remy, Jennifer Connelly as Taryn, Ice Cube as Fudge, and Jason Wiles as Wayne.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Stanley Clarke, cinematography is by Peter Lyons Collister, and it was produced by Paul Hall.

Is Higher Learning worth watching?

Higher Learning holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 244 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 2h 8m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, crime, and thriller, Higher Learning is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Higher Learning

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