Higher Learning (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1995, Higher Learning is a drama, crime and romance film directed by John Singleton, running about 127 minutes.
What it’s about. Malik is an African-American student attending on a track scholarship; academics are not his strong suit, and he goes in thinking that his athletic abilities will earn him a free ride through college. Fudge, a "professional student" who has been at Columbus for six years so far, becomes friendly with Malik and challenges his views about race and politics in America.
Who’s in it. Higher Learning stars Omar Epps as Malik Williams, Kristy Swanson as Kristen Connor, Michael Rapaport as Remy and Jennifer Connelly as Taryn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Higher Learning has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $38.3M at the box office.
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 Higher Learning page.
If you liked it. Fans of Higher Learning tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Higher Learning (1995)?
- In US, Higher Learning 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 Higher Learning worth watching?
- Higher Learning holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Higher Learning?
- Higher Learning stars Omar Epps, Kristy Swanson, Michael Rapaport, Jennifer Connelly and Ice Cube.
- When was Higher Learning released?
- Higher Learning was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.