High Resolution (2018): cast, story & where to watch

2018 · Film · ★ 5.3

High Resolution poster

Released in 2018, High Resolution is a drama and romance film directed by Jason Lester, running about 96 minutes.

What it’s about. An adaptation of Tao Lin’s beloved cult novel "Taipei". As one relationship collapses, another blooms for Erin, swept into the world of Paul Chen, a mysterious, charismatic author. When he proposes documenting every aspect of their courtship in an epic laptop-filmed “documentary”, the couple enter into a performative bad romance, fueled by substances and sleepless nights.

Who’s in it. High Resolution stars Ellie Bamber as Erin, Justin Chon as Paul, Hannah Marks as Leah and Miles Robbins as Calvin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, High Resolution has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch High Resolution page.

If you liked it. Fans of High Resolution tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch High Resolution (2018)?
In US, High Resolution is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is High Resolution worth watching?
High Resolution holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in High Resolution?
High Resolution stars Ellie Bamber, Justin Chon, Hannah Marks, Miles Robbins and Josh Salatin.
When was High Resolution released?
High Resolution was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.