How long is Higher Learning?

Higher Learning is 2 h 8 min long (128 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:08 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Higher Learning rated?

Higher Learning is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream Higher Learning?

In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel (subscription), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Higher Learning (1995) runs 2 h 8 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.3 from 257 TMDB members. African-American student Malik is on a track scholarship; academics are not his strong suit, and he goes in thinking that his athletic abilities will earn him a free ride through college. Fudge, a "professional student" who has been at Columbus for six years so far, becomes friendly with Malik and challenges his views about race and politics in America.

Runtime: 2 h 8 min — ends 10:08 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Drama, Crime, Thriller
Released: January 11, 1995
TMDB rating: 6.3 / 10 from 257 votes
Director: John Singleton
Starring: Omar Epps, Kristy Swanson, Michael Rapaport, Jennifer Connelly
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Crime reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel (subscription), Tubi TV (free with ads).

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How long is Higher Learning?: Higher Learning is 2 h 8 min long (128 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:08 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Higher Learning rated?: Higher Learning is rated R in the US.
Is Higher Learning a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Crime reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Higher Learning?: In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel (subscription), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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