Heights (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 2017, Heights is a comedy, drama and history film directed by Viktor Bozhinov, running about 120 minutes. “Everyone wants to live” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. One of the most ambitious Bulgarian projects in recent years, Heights is an adaptation of Milen Ruskov's novel of the same name, published in 2011. The film explores the Bulgarian realities of the 1870s a few years before the war, that would liberate the country from the Ottoman occupation. Directed by Victor Bojinov and adapted by Neli Dimitrova, the story follows Gicho a young man in a revolutionary group led by Dimitar Obshti, a real-life revolutionary fighting against the Turks. After a successful train robbery Obshti entrust Gicho with a special mission: to deliver a letter to Vasil Levski, the country's most famous freedom fighter, now considered hero and dubbed The Apostle of Freedom.
Who’s in it. Heights stars Aleksandar Aleksiev as Gicho, Paraskeva Djukelova, Hristo Petkov and Kiril Efremov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Heights sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heights page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heights tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heights (2017)?
- In US, Heights is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Heights worth watching?
- Heights holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Heights?
- Heights stars Aleksandar Aleksiev, Paraskeva Djukelova, Hristo Petkov, Kiril Efremov and Vassil Mihajlov.
- When was Heights released?
- Heights was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.