Higher Ground
Synopsis
Inspired by screenwriter Carolyn S. Briggs' memoir This Dark World, a tight-knit spiritual community is thrown off-kilter when one of their own begins to question her faith, love, and trust - in human relationships as well as in God.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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LA Film Fest: "Higher Ground" TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-06-10
Top Cast
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Vera Farmiga
Corinne Walker
Donna Murphy
Kathleen Walker
Dagmara Dominczyk
Annika
John Hawkes
CW Walker
Joshua Leonard
Ethan Miller
Nina Arianda
Wendy Walker
Taissa Farmiga
Teenage Corinne Walker
Taylor Schwencke
Young Wendy Walker
Boyd Holbrook
Teenage Ethan Miller
Norbert Leo Butz
Pastor Bill
Bill Irwin
Pastor Bud
Michael Chernus
Ned
Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Luke
Sean Mahon
Liam Donovan
Jack Gilpin
Dr. Dick Adams
Molly Hawkey
Molly
Dannielle Rose
Gabe's Teacher (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 26, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$842K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.42x
-$1.2M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vera Farmiga
- Screenplay & Story
- Tim Metcalfe, Carolyn S. Briggs
- Original Score
- Alec Puro
- Original Title
- Higher Ground
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $842K
- Production Studios
- BCDF Pictures, Authentic Management Productions, The Group Entertainment, Ruminant Films, Sony Pictures Classics
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vera Farmiga
Tim Metcalfe, Carolyn S. Briggs
Alec Puro
Michael McDonough
Colleen Sharp
Matthew Parker, Jon Rubinstein, Carly Hugo, Renn Hawkey, Claude Dal Farra
Department Leadership Roster
Vera Farmiga
Director
Tim Metcalfe
Screenplay
Carolyn S. Briggs
Screenplay
Matthew Parker
Producer
Jon Rubinstein
Producer
Carly Hugo
Producer
Renn Hawkey
Producer
Claude Dal Farra
Producer
Colleen Sharp
Editor
Michael McDonough
Director of Photography
Sharon Lomofsky
Production Design
Amela Bakšić
Costume Design
Manny Siverio
Stunt Coordinator
Alec Puro
Original Music Composer
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Higher Ground
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What is Higher Ground about?
Inspired by screenwriter Carolyn S. Briggs' memoir This Dark World, a tight-knit spiritual community is thrown off-kilter when one of their own begins to question her faith, love, and trust - in human relationships as well as in God.
Who directed Higher Ground?
Higher Ground was directed by Vera Farmiga.
Who stars in Higher Ground?
The principal cast of Higher Ground includes Vera Farmiga, Donna Murphy, Dagmara Dominczyk, John Hawkes, Joshua Leonard.
When was Higher Ground released and how long is it?
Higher Ground was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What was the box office and production budget of Higher Ground?
Higher Ground had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $842K at the worldwide box office (0.42 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Higher Ground?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Higher Ground was composed by Alec Puro.
Is Higher Ground based on a book or true story?
Higher Ground is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Carolyn S. Briggs".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Higher Ground?
Higher Ground holds official age classifications: CA: R; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).