High-Rise
“Leave the real world behind”
Synopsis
Life for the residents of a tower block begins to run out of control.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-03-15
Top Cast
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Tom Hiddleston
Dr. Robert Laing
Elisabeth Moss
Helen Wilder
Sienna Miller
Charlotte Melville
Jeremy Irons
Anthony Royal
Luke Evans
Richard Wilder
Reece Shearsmith
Nathan Steele
Dan Renton Skinner
Simmons
James Purefoy
Pangbourne
Peter Ferdinando
Cosgrove
Stacy Martin
Fay
Keeley Hawes
Ann Royal
Sienna Guillory
Jane Sheridan
Augustus Prew
Munrow
Julia Deakin
Jean
Tony Way
Robert the Caretaker
Leila Mimmack
Laura
Bill Paterson
Mercer
Enzo Cilenti
Talbot
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 28, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 22, 2015
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Wheatley
- Screenplay & Story
- Amy Jump
- Original Score
- Clint Mansell
- Original Title
- High-Rise
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Belgium, Northern Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.3M
- Production Studios
- Recorded Picture Company, HanWay Films, Film4 Productions, BFI, Northern Ireland Screen, Ingenious Media, SCOPE Pictures, S Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Wheatley
Amy Jump, J.G. Ballard
Clint Mansell
Laurie Rose, Nick Gillespie
Ben Wheatley, Amy Jump
Gabriella Martinelli, Peter Watson, Jeremy Thomas, Anna Higgs, Geneviève Lemal
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Wheatley
Director
Jeremy Thomas
Producer
Clint Mansell
Original Music Composer
Ben Wheatley
Editor
Laurie Rose
Director of Photography
Odile Dicks-Mireaux
Costume Design
Mark Tildesley
Production Design
Amy Jump
Editor
Amy Jump
Screenplay
Glenn Marks
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About High-Rise
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is High-Rise about?
Life for the residents of a tower block begins to run out of control.
Who directed High-Rise?
High-Rise was directed by Ben Wheatley.
Who stars in High-Rise?
The principal cast of High-Rise includes Tom Hiddleston, Elisabeth Moss, Sienna Miller, Jeremy Irons, Luke Evans.
When was High-Rise released and how long is it?
High-Rise was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
How much did High-Rise make at the box office?
High-Rise grossed $4.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for High-Rise?
The original motion picture soundtrack for High-Rise was composed by Clint Mansell.
Is High-Rise based on a book or true story?
High-Rise is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "J.G. Ballard".
What is the age rating and content advisory for High-Rise?
High-Rise holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).