Take Me High (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1973, Take Me High is a comedy and romance film directed by David Askey, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Tim (Cliff Richard) is a successful ambitious young financier working for a London Merchant bank, but even his happy-go-lucky attitude is severely jolted when he is sent to Birmingham instead of his promised New York for his posting! But comedy reigns when the enterprising bank manager helps an unsuccessful Birmingham restaurant compete with its rivals by introducing a new fast food - the Brumburger!
Who’s in it. Take Me High stars Cliff Richard as Tim Matthews, Deborah Watling as Sarah Jones, Hugh Griffith as Sir Harry Cunningham and George Cole as Bert Jackson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Take Me High has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Take Me High page.
If you liked it. Fans of Take Me High tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Take Me High (1973)?
- In GB, Take Me High is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Take Me High worth watching?
- Take Me High holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Take Me High?
- Take Me High stars Cliff Richard, Deborah Watling, Hugh Griffith, George Cole and Anthony Andrews.
- When was Take Me High released?
- Take Me High was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.