Hi-Life (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1998, Hi-Life is a comedy and romance film directed by Roger Hedden, running about 82 minutes. “A romantic comedy for the romantically challenged.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jimmy needs $900 to clear a gambling debt but a series of lies leads to Ray trying to raise the cash from friends who owe him money.
Who’s in it. Hi-Life stars Campbell Scott as Ray, Katrin Cartlidge as April, Eric Stoltz as Jimmy and Moira Kelly as Susan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Hi-Life has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hi-Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hi-Life tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hi-Life (1998)?
- In US, Hi-Life is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hi-Life worth watching?
- Hi-Life holds an audience score of 6.7 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 Hi-Life?
- Hi-Life stars Campbell Scott, Katrin Cartlidge, Eric Stoltz, Moira Kelly and Daryl Hannah.
- When was Hi-Life released?
- Hi-Life was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.