High Life (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2009, High Life is a comedy and crime film directed by Gary Yates, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. It's 1983, and hopeless junkie Dick gets an unwelcome visit from the past - his seriously sleazy former cellmate, Bug, to be precise. Bug requires a crash course in the 80s: different music, different drugs, and machines in walls that dispense money. The latter development gives Dick an idea.
Who’s in it. High Life stars Timothy Olyphant as Dick, Stephen Eric McIntyre as Bug, Rossif Sutherland as Billy and Joe Anderson as Donnie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, High Life has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of High Life tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch High Life (2009)?
- In US, High Life is available to 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 Life worth watching?
- High Life holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in High Life?
- High Life stars Timothy Olyphant, Stephen Eric McIntyre, Rossif Sutherland, Joe Anderson and Mike Bell.
- When was High Life released?
- High Life was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.