Higher Ground (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2011, Higher Ground is a thriller and drama film directed by Vera Farmiga, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. Vera Farmiga's directorial debut, HIGHER GROUND, depicts the landscape of a tight-knit spiritual community thrown off-kilter when one of their own begins to question her faith. Inspired by screenwriter Carolyn S. Briggs' memoir This Dark World, the film tells the story of a thoughtful woman's struggles with belief, love, and trust - in human relationships as well as in God.
Who’s in it. Higher Ground stars Vera Farmiga as Corinne Walker, Donna Murphy as Kathleen Walker, Dagmara Domińczyk as Annika and John Hawkes as CW Walker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Higher Ground has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $841.7K at the box office.
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 Higher Ground page.
If you liked it. Fans of Higher Ground tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Higher Ground (2011)?
- In US, Higher Ground 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 Higher Ground worth watching?
- Higher Ground holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Higher Ground?
- Higher Ground stars Vera Farmiga, Donna Murphy, Dagmara Domińczyk, John Hawkes and Joshua Leonard.
- When was Higher Ground released?
- Higher Ground was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.