High Tension (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2003, High Tension is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Alexandre Aja, running about 90 minutes. “Hearts will bleed.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Best friends Marie and Alexia decide to spend a quiet weekend at Alexia's parents' secluded farmhouse. But on the night of their arrival, the girls' idyllic getaway turns into an endless night of horror.
Who’s in it. High Tension stars Cécile de France as Marie, Maïwenn as Alexia, Philippe Nahon as The Killer and Andrei Finti as Alex' Father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, High Tension has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon 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 High Tension page.
If you liked it. Fans of High Tension tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch High Tension (2003)?
- In US, High Tension is available to stream on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon 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 High Tension worth watching?
- High Tension holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in High Tension?
- High Tension stars Cécile de France, Maïwenn, Philippe Nahon, Andrei Finti and Oana Pellea.
- When was High Tension released?
- High Tension was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.