High Ground
“Australia's untold history”
Synopsis
In a remote corner of the wild country, a bloody war rages. Travis is a bounty hunter with one last hope of redemption. Gutjuk is a young Indigenous man trying to save the last of his family. Together they embark on a manhunt, which unravels a secret that ultimately pits them against each other.
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High Ground - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-11-11
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 14, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Johnson, Chris Anastassiades, Witiyana Marika, Andy Cox, Maggie Miles, Karin Altmann
- Original Title
- High Ground
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.3M
- Production Studios
- Screen Australia, Film Victoria, High Ground Pictures, Maxo, Savage Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Johnson
Stephen Johnson, Chris Anastassiades, Witiyana Marika, Andy Cox, Maggie Miles, Karin Altmann
Thom Neal, Andrew Commis
Jill Bilcock
David Jowsey, Maggie Miles, Witiyana Marika, Greer Simpkin, Stephen Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Anastassiades
Writer
Stephen Johnson
Director
David Jowsey
Producer
Maggie Miles
Producer
Witiyana Marika
Producer
Greer Simpkin
Producer
Reg Roordink
Stunt Coordinator
David Redman
Visual Effects Supervisor
Andrew Commis
Director of Photography
Jill Bilcock
Editor
Ross Wallace
Production Design
Stephen Johnson
Producer
Erin Roche
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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***2021***
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Frequently Asked Questions About High Ground
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is High Ground about?
In a remote corner of the wild country, a bloody war rages. Travis is a bounty hunter with one last hope of redemption. Gutjuk is a young Indigenous man trying to save the last of his family. Together they embark on a manhunt, which unravels a secret that ultimately pits them against each other.
Who directed High Ground?
High Ground was directed by Stephen Johnson.
Who stars in High Ground?
The principal cast of High Ground includes Simon Baker, Jacob Junior Nayinggul, Jack Thompson, Callan Mulvey, Caren Pistorius.
When was High Ground released and how long is it?
High Ground was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
How much did High Ground make at the box office?
High Ground grossed $2.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for High Ground?
High Ground holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).