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Critic David Ehrlich
rated 7

...Spike Lee’s deliriously entertaining — if jarringly upbeat — “Highest 2 Lowest” modernizes the post-war anxieties of Akira Kurosawa’s “High and Low” for the age of parasocial relationships.

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Cast & Crew

Spike Lee
Director
Denzel Washington
As David King
Jeffrey Wright
As Paul Christopher
Rosie Perez
As Rosie Perez
Nicholas Turturro
As Frankie Da Lunatic
Dean Winters
As Det. Higgins

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What is Highest 2 Lowest about? Toggle content

In "Highest 2 Lowest," a powerful music mogul finds himself ensnared in a dangerous ransom plot that threatens everything he holds dear. As the pressure mounts, he must make heart-wrenching decisions between protecting his family and preserving his legacy. With moral dilemmas lurking at every turn, his journey reveals the treacherous landscape of power and greed within the music industry. The film is a gripping exploration of love, sacrifice, and the lengths one will go to in order to safeguard what truly matters. Tension escalates as secrets unravel, challenging him to confront both his past choices and future consequences. Will he rise above the chaos or be consumed by it?

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You can stream Highest 2 Lowest on: Apple TV+ Amazon Prime ⎥ Apple TV+

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Highest 2 Lowest was released for streaming on September 4, 2025.