High Ground (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2020, High Ground is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Stephen Johnson, running about 104 minutes. “Australia's untold history” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a remote corner of the wild country, a bloody war rages. Travis is a bounty hunter with one last hope of redemption. Gutjuk is a young Indigenous man trying to save the last of his family. Together they embark on a manhunt, which unravels a secret that ultimately pits them against each other.
Who’s in it. High Ground stars Simon Baker as Travis, Jacob Junior Nayinggul as Gutjuk, Jack Thompson as Moran and Callan Mulvey as Ambrose, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, High Ground has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV 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 Ground page.
If you liked it. Fans of High Ground 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 High Ground (2020)?
- In US, High Ground is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium 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 Ground worth watching?
- High Ground holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in High Ground?
- High Ground stars Simon Baker, Jacob Junior Nayinggul, Jack Thompson, Callan Mulvey and Caren Pistorius.
- When was High Ground released?
- High Ground was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.