Raising the Bar (2017): cast, story & where to watch

2017 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 2017, Raising the Bar is a drama, family and tv movie film directed by Clay Glen, running about 93 minutes. “Competition at its best!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 16-year-old Kelly quits an elite gymnastics program and moves to Australia. To help out a new friend and show up an old rival she re-enters competitive gymnastics, she'll have to find a way to move forward while making amends with her past.

Who’s in it. Raising the Bar stars Kelli Berglund as Kelly Johnson, Emily Morris as Ashley, Chris Koch as Teacher and Jordyn Wieber as Jordyn Wieber, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Raising the Bar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Raising the Bar page.

If you liked it. Fans of Raising the Bar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Raising the Bar (2017)?
In US, Raising the Bar is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Raising the Bar worth watching?
Raising the Bar holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Raising the Bar?
Raising the Bar stars Kelli Berglund, Emily Morris, Chris Koch, Jordyn Wieber and David John Clark.
When was Raising the Bar released?
Raising the Bar was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.