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Spike Lee’s “next joint” is no longer upcoming: Highest 2 Lowest is a 2025 film, and it is the official title to look for. It reimagines Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 crime thriller High and Low in modern-day New York City, with Denzel Washington playing a music mogul caught in a ransom plot.
What is Highest 2 Lowest about?
A24’s synopsis centers on a music mogul played by Denzel Washington, described as having “the best ears in the business.” When a ransom plot targets him, he faces a life-or-death moral dilemma. The premise puts the film’s crime-thriller stakes alongside its music-industry setting.
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A24 describes the film as a reinterpretation of Kurosawa’s High and Low, relocated to the streets of modern-day New York. That establishes the source film and the new setting, but not a scene-by-scene account of how Lee’s version changes Kurosawa’s story.
Who is in the cast?
A24 highlights Denzel Washington, Jeffrey Wright, Ilfenesh Hadera and A$AP Rocky. Apple’s US catalog identifies their roles as David King, Paul Christopher, Pam King and Yung Felon, respectively.
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How long is it, and what is its rating?
Apple’s US catalog lists Highest 2 Lowest at 2 hours 13 minutes and rates it R for language throughout and brief drug use. That rating information is specific to the US listing.
Where can you watch Highest 2 Lowest?
Apple’s US listing provides a streaming option through Apple TV. Availability and subscription terms can vary by country and change over time, so check the Apple TV listing for your region for current access details.
Is it the same as High and Low or HiGH&LOW?
No. Highest 2 Lowest is Spike Lee’s 2025 film, reinterpreting Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 Japanese crime thriller High and Low. The similarly styled HiGH&LOW refers to an unrelated Japanese franchise.
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