Higher Ground
Seen it?2011 | 109 min | Drama, Thriller
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 49 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 6 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$842K worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 27K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Vera Farmiga
- Vera FarmigaCorinne Walker
- Donna MurphyKathleen Walker
- Dagmara DominczykAnnika
- John HawkesCW Walker
- Joshua LeonardEthan Miller
- Nina AriandaWendy Walker
- Taissa FarmigaTeenage Corinne Walker
- Taylor SchwenckeYoung Wendy Walker
- Boyd HolbrookTeenage Ethan Miller
- Norbert Leo ButzPastor Bill