High Sierra (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1941, High Sierra is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Raoul Walsh, running about 100 minutes. “HE KILLED... and there on the crest of Sierra's highest crag... HE MUST BE KILLED!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Given a pardon from jail, Roy Earle gets back into the swing of things as he robs a swanky resort.
Who’s in it. High Sierra stars Ida Lupino as Marie, Humphrey Bogart as Roy Earle, Alan Curtis as Babe and Arthur Kennedy as Red, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, High Sierra 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 High Sierra page.
If you liked it. Fans of High Sierra 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 Sierra (1941)?
- In US, High Sierra 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 High Sierra worth watching?
- High Sierra holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in High Sierra?
- High Sierra stars Ida Lupino, Humphrey Bogart, Alan Curtis, Arthur Kennedy and Joan Leslie.
- When was High Sierra released?
- High Sierra was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.