Denzel Washington is back in action in ‘Highest 2 Lowest’
Denzel Washington is back in action in ‘Highest 2 Lowest’
The new streaming original movie is a reimagining of a Kurosawa classic.
When Spike Lee and Denzel Washington get together, magic is usually made. The pair that brought “Malcolm X” to life is reuniting for “Highest 2 Lowest,” a new streaming-original film debuting on Apple TV+ starting Friday, Sept. 5. The film stars Washington as a music mogul who finds himself facing the biggest choice of his life when targeted with a ransom plot. You can stream the movie exclusively with a subscription to Apple TV+.
How to watch ‘Highest 2 Lowest’
- When: Premieres on Friday, Sept. 5 at 3:01 a.m. ET
- TV: Apple TV+
- Stream: Watch with a seven-day free trial of Apple TV+.
- From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a VPN.
Everything you need to know about ‘Highest 2 Lowest’
When does ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ come out?
“Highest 2 Lowest” is available to stream as of 3:01 a.m. ET on Friday, Sept. 5.
Why do we recommend watching ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ on Apple TV+?
“Highest 2 Lowest” comes from Apple Studios, so Apple TV+ is the only place you’ll be able to stream it with a subscription. The good news is, the streamer also comes with a ton of great movies featuring big-name stars, such as the direct-to-streaming release “Fountain of Youth.” The blockbuster “F1” will also stream on Apple TV+, and you can also browse its growing catalog of prestige TV titles with a subscription as well.
Apple TV
Apple TV (formerly known as Apple TV+) is a subscription video streaming service for $14.99 per month, offering a growing slate of original series, films, documentaries, and specials. Unlike other platforms that combine licensed titles with originals, Apple TV is built entirely around exclusive programming, making it the home of critically acclaimed hits such as “Ted Lasso,” “Severance,” “The Morning Show,” and “Silo.” Its lineup continues to expand with award-winning dramas, comedies, family-friendly shows, and blockbuster original films like “CODA,” which won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
Who stars in ‘Highest 2 Lowest’?
“Highest 2 Lowest” stars Denzel Washington in the role of David King, Jeffrey Wright as Paul Christopher, Ilfenesh Hadera as Pam King, ASAP Rocky as Yung Felony, Ice Spice as Marisol Cepeda, Dean Winters as Detective Higgins, John Douglas Thompson as Detective Earl Bridges, LaChanze as Detective Bell, Aubrey Joseph as Trey King, Michael Potts as Patric Bethea, Wendell Pierce as Gabe, and Elijah Wright as Kyle Christopher.
In addition to the several real-life rappers and singers listed above, “Highest 2 Lowest” will also feature Eddie Palmieri, Rosie Perez, and Anthony Ramos as themselves.
Is ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ based on another movie?
Yes, “Highest 2 Lowest” is billed as a modern-day reimagining of the Akira Kurosawa movie “High and Low,” which was first released in 1963. Viewers who are curious about the original movie can stream it now on HBO Max with subscriptions starting at $10 per month.
Will you be able to stream ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ for free?
If you haven’t signed up for Apple TV+ yet, you will. Apple TV+ offers all new customers a seven-day free trial, and if you haven’t used this yet, you can catch “Highest 2 Lowest” at no cost in your weeklong preview of the streaming service.
Watch a trailer for ‘Highest 2 Lowest’
What is ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ About?
“Highest 2 Lowest” is a crime drama that centers on a music mogul named David King, who is practically worshipped for his ability to recognize and recruit top talent. But when he is targeted in a high-stakes ransom plot, King finds himself in a much different type of negotiation — a life-or-death moral dilemma that will have grave consequences.
“Highest 2 Lowest” will see Washington reunite with director Spike Lee for the first time since 2000. Their other collaborations include “Bamboozled,” “He Got Game,” and “Mo' Better Blues.”
Highest 2 Lowest
When a titan music mogul, widely known as having the “best ears in the business”, is targeted with a ransom plot, he is jammed up in a life-or-death moral dilemma.