The High Note (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2020, The High Note is a comedy, drama, romance and music film directed by Nisha Ganatra, running about 113 minutes. “You've got to start at the bottom before you take it from the top.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in the dazzling world of the LA music scene comes the story of Grace Davis, a superstar whose talent, and ego, have reached unbelievable heights. Maggie is Grace’s overworked personal assistant who’s stuck running errands, but still aspires to her childhood dream of becoming a music producer. When Grace’s manager presents her with a choice that could alter the course of her career, Maggie and Grace come up with a plan that could change their lives forever.
Who’s in it. The High Note stars Dakota Johnson as Maggie Sherwoode, Tracee Ellis Ross as Grace Davis, Kelvin Harrison Jr. as David Cliff and Bill Pullman as Max, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The High Note has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on 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 The High Note page.
If you liked it. Fans of The High Note tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The High Note (2020)?
- In US, The High Note is available to stream on YouTube TV, 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 The High Note worth watching?
- The High Note holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The High Note?
- The High Note stars Dakota Johnson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Bill Pullman and Zoë Chao.
- When was The High Note released?
- The High Note was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.