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title: "High Ground"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/high-ground-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 522466
imdb_id: "tt9286908"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 104
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 86
content_rating: "NR"
---

# High Ground (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/high-ground-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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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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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Starz Apple TV channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Stephen Johnson
- **Networks / Studios**: Screen Australia, Film Victoria, High Ground Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Simon Baker** as *Travis*
- **Jacob Junior Nayinggul** as *Gutjuk*
- **Jack Thompson** as *Moran*
- **Callan Mulvey** as *Ambrose*
- **Caren Pistorius** as *Claire*
- **Witiyana Marika** as *Grandfather Dharrpa*
- **Aaron Pedersen** as *Walter*
- **Ryan Corr** as *Braddock*
- **Esmerelda Marimowa** as *Gulwirri*
- **Sean Mununggurr** as *Baywarra*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch High Ground online?
High Ground is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed High Ground?
High Ground was directed by Stephen Johnson.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [High Ground — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/522466)
- [High Ground (2021) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/522466-high-ground/cast)
- [High Ground (2020 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Ground_(2020_film))
- [High Ground (2020) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9286908/fullcredits/)
- [High Ground (2021) Movie | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/high-ground/JRdAe2RBO12zyUy3KDQMB7/main/)
- [Further AACTA nominations for 'The Newsreader', 'Nitram' - IF Magazine](https://if.com.au/further-aacta-nominations-for-the-newsreader-nitram/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*