How High (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2001, How High is a comedy film directed by Jesse Dylan, running about 93 minutes. “They've got their degrees all rolled up.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Multi-platinum rap superstars Redman and Method Man star as Jamal and Silas, two regular guys who smoke something magical, ace their college entrance exams and wind up at Harvard. Ivy League ways are strange but Silas and Jamal take it in a stride -- until their supply of supernatural smoke runs dry. That's when they have to start living by their wits and rely on their natural resources to make the grade.
Who’s in it. How High stars Method Man as Silas P. Silas, Redman as Jamal King, Obba Babatundé as Dean Carl Cain and Mike Epps as Baby Powder, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, How High has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $31.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel 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 How High page.
If you liked it. Fans of How High tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch How High (2001)?
- In US, How High is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, 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 How High worth watching?
- How High holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in How High?
- How High stars Method Man, Redman, Obba Babatundé, Mike Epps and Anna Maria Horsford.
- When was How High released?
- How High was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.