The High Note
Seen it?2020 | 113 min | Romance, Comedy, Music, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 53 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Set in the dazzling world of the LA music scene comes the story of Grace Davis, a superstar whose talent, and ego, have reached unbelievable heights. Maggie is Grace’s overworked personal assistant who’s stuck running errands, but still aspires to her childhood dream of becoming a music producer. When Grace’s manager presents her with a choice that could alter the course of her career, Maggie and Grace come up with a plan that could change their lives forever.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
71% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$2 million worldwide; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 58K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Nisha Ganatra
- Dakota JohnsonMaggie Sherwoode
- Tracee Ellis RossGrace Davis
- Ice CubeJack Robertson
- Kelvin Harrison Jr.David Cliff
- Bill PullmanMax
- June Diane RaphaelGail
- Eugene CorderoSeth
- Uttera SinghTheresa
- Marc Evan JacksonAlec
- Suzy Eddie IzzardDan Deakins