The Hi-Lo Country (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1998, The Hi-Lo Country is an action, drama, romance and western film directed by Stephen Frears, running about 114 minutes. “A woman like Mona can drive men to extremes.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An intimate story of the enduring bond of friendship between two hard-living men, set against a sweeping backdrop: the American West, post-World War II, in its twilight. Pete and Big Boy are masters of the prairie, but ultimately face trickier terrain: the human heart.
Who’s in it. The Hi-Lo Country stars Billy Crudup as Pete Calder, Woody Harrelson as Big Boy Matson, Leslie Cook as Choreographer / Dancer and Penélope Cruz as Josepha O'Neil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Hi-Lo Country has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Hi-Lo Country page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hi-Lo Country tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hi-Lo Country (1998)?
- In US, The Hi-Lo Country is available to 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 The Hi-Lo Country worth watching?
- The Hi-Lo Country holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hi-Lo Country?
- The Hi-Lo Country stars Billy Crudup, Woody Harrelson, Leslie Cook, Penélope Cruz and Patricia Arquette.
- When was The Hi-Lo Country released?
- The Hi-Lo Country was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.