Higher Learning
“Question the knowledge.”
Synopsis
African-American student Malik is on a track scholarship; academics are not his strong suit, and he goes in thinking that his athletic abilities will earn him a free ride through college. Fudge, a "professional student" who has been at Columbus for six years so far, becomes friendly with Malik and challenges his views about race and politics in America.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-09-17
Top Cast
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Omar Epps
Malik Williams
Kristy Swanson
Kristen Connor
Michael Rapaport
Remy
Jennifer Connelly
Taryn
Ice Cube
Fudge
Jason Wiles
Wayne
Tyra Banks
Deja
Cole Hauser
Scott Moss
Laurence Fishburne
Professor Maurice Phipps
Regina King
Monet
Busta Rhymes
Dreads
Bridgette Wilson
Nicole
Vitamin C
Festival Singer
Kari Wührer
Claudia
Tony Donno
Gay Victim
Adam Goldberg
David Isaacs
Jay R. Ferguson
Billy
Morris Chestnut
Track Anchor
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 11, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 19, 1995
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$38.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.92x
+$18.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Singleton
- Screenplay & Story
- John Singleton
- Original Score
- Stanley Clarke
- Original Title
- Higher Learning
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $38.3M
- Production Studios
- New Deal Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Singleton
John Singleton
Stanley Clarke
Peter Lyons Collister
Bruce Cannon
Paul Hall
Department Leadership Roster
John Singleton
Director
John Singleton
Writer
Paul Hall
Producer
Stanley Clarke
Original Music Composer
Peter Lyons Collister
Director of Photography
Bruce Cannon
Editor
Keith Brian Burns
Production Design
Carol Oditz
Costume Design
Bob Minor
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Higher Learning
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Higher Learning about?
African-American student Malik is on a track scholarship; academics are not his strong suit, and he goes in thinking that his athletic abilities will earn him a free ride through college. Fudge, a "professional student" who has been at Columbus for six years so far, becomes friendly with Malik and challenges his views about race and politics in America.
Who directed Higher Learning?
Higher Learning was directed by John Singleton.
Who stars in Higher Learning?
The principal cast of Higher Learning includes Omar Epps, Kristy Swanson, Michael Rapaport, Jennifer Connelly, Ice Cube.
When was Higher Learning released and how long is it?
Higher Learning was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
What was the box office and production budget of Higher Learning?
Higher Learning had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $38.3M at the worldwide box office (1.92 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Higher Learning?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Higher Learning was composed by Stanley Clarke.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Higher Learning?
Higher Learning holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).