High Voltage (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1929, High Voltage is a drama film directed by Howard Higgin, running about 63 minutes. “Troubled hearts - hunger - and a girl's fingers on the organ.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A busload of passengers gets stranded in a snowstorm and take refuge in an abandoned church, where they run into a mysterious man who may be on the run from the law.
Who’s in it. High Voltage stars William Boyd as Bill, Carole Lombard as Billie ("Phyllis"), Owen Moore as Detective Dan Egan and Billy Bevan as Gus Jones, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, High Voltage has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch High Voltage page.
If you liked it. Fans of High Voltage tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch High Voltage (1929)?
- In US, High Voltage is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is High Voltage worth watching?
- High Voltage holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in High Voltage?
- High Voltage stars William Boyd, Carole Lombard, Owen Moore, Billy Bevan and Diane Ellis.
- When was High Voltage released?
- High Voltage was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.