High Art (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1998, High Art is a drama and romance film directed by Lisa Cholodenko, running about 101 minutes. “a story of ambition, sacrifice, seduction and other career moves.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young female intern at a small magazine company becomes involved with a drug-addicted lesbian photographer, both of whom seek to exploit each other for their respective careers, while slowly falling in love with each other.
Who’s in it. High Art stars Radha Mitchell as Syd, Gabriel Mann as James, Ally Sheedy as Lucy Berliner and Patricia Clarkson as Greta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, High Art has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch High Art page.
If you liked it. Fans of High Art tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch High Art (1998)?
- In US, High Art is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is High Art worth watching?
- High Art holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in High Art?
- High Art stars Radha Mitchell, Gabriel Mann, Ally Sheedy, Patricia Clarkson and Charis Michelsen.
- When was High Art released?
- High Art was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.