High Ground 2021
“Australia's untold history”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 104 minutes
- Director
- Stephen Johnson
- Networks
- Screen Australia, Film Victoria, High Ground Pictures
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Starz Amazon Channel
What is High Ground?
Topic: Film "High Ground" (2021). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2021
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 104 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 28, 2021
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Australia
- Studios
- Screen Australia, Film Victoria, High Ground Pictures
- Revenue
- $2,313,364
- Genres
- Thriller, Action, Drama, Western
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.4/10 from 86 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~104 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Screen Australia, Film Victoria, High Ground Pictures
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Topic: Film "High Ground" (2021).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: High Ground.
Year/Release: 2021 (US release 05/14/2021) / 2020 (Wikipedia).
Genres: Thriller, Action, Drama, Western (Revisionist Western).
Director: Stephen Maxwell Johnson.
Cast: Simon Baker, Jacob Junior Nayinggul, Jack Thompson.
Setting: Arnhem Land, Northern Territory of Australia, just after World War I.
Plot: In a remote corner of the wild country, a bloody war rages. Travis is a bounty hunter seeking redemption. Gutjuk is a young Indigenous man trying to save the last of his family. They embark on a manhunt that unravels a secret, pitting them against each other.
Runtime: 1h 44m.
Awards: High Ground gathered four further AACTA nominations, bringing its total to 12.
Themes: Australia's untold history.
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“A gripping exploration of thriller and action that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is High Ground worth watching?
High Ground holds a community rating of 6.4/10 based on 86 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller, Action for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie High Ground and when was it released?
High Ground is a feature film with a runtime of 104 minutes. It was released in 2021. Release status: Released.
Who directed High Ground?
High Ground was directed by Stephen Johnson.
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