Eight Miles High (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2007, Eight Miles High is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Achim Bornhak, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. Achim Bornhak's movie focuses on the restless life of Uschi Obermaier, the icon of the 1968 movement in Germany and groupie. At the age of 16, Uschi is bored by her job in a photo lab, but soon becomes the "it girl" of Munich's club scene. When she gets to know Rainer Langhans, they move to Berlin and live in "Kommune 1", the first politically-motivated commune in Germany. While the other occupants claim she isn't political enough, Uschi just wants to have fun, works as fashion model and leads international music stars in temptation.
Who’s in it. Eight Miles High stars Natalia Avelon as Uschi Obermaier, Matthias Schweighöfer as Rainer Langhans, David Scheller as Dieter Bockhorn and Victor Norén as Mick Jagger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Eight Miles High has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $957.7K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eight Miles High page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eight Miles High tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eight Miles High (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Eight Miles High change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Eight Miles High worth watching?
- Eight Miles High holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Eight Miles High?
- Eight Miles High stars Natalia Avelon, Matthias Schweighöfer, David Scheller, Victor Norén and Alexander Scheer.