Where to watch Higher Ground (2011) tonight
Higher Ground (2011) runs 1 h 49 min, is rated R in the US and averages 5.9 from 68 TMDB members. 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.
- Runtime
- 1 h 49 min — ends 9:49 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- R (US)
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller
- Released
- August 26, 2011
- TMDB rating
- 5.9 / 10 from 68 votes
- Director
- Vera Farmiga
- Starring
- Vera Farmiga, Donna Murphy, Dagmara Dominczyk, John Hawkes
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.
Questions people ask
- How long is Higher Ground?
- Higher Ground is 1 h 49 min long (109 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:49 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Higher Ground rated?
- Higher Ground is rated R in the US.
- Is Higher Ground a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Thriller 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 Ground?
- As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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