Higher Learning(1995)
Question the knowledge.
Higher Learning Synopsis
African-American student Malik is 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.
Higher Learning (1995) is a drama, crime and thriller film directed by John Singleton, released on January 11, 1995 with a runtime of 2h 8m. It stars Omar Epps, Kristy Swanson, Michael Rapaport and Jennifer Connelly. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 253 ratings.
- Director:
- John Singleton
- Writers:
- John Singleton
- Producers:
- Paul Hall
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Lyons Collister
- Composer:
- Stanley Clarke
- Production:
- New Deal Productions, Columbia Pictures
- Budget:
- $20,000,000
- Revenue:
- $38,300,000
- Status:
- Released
Higher Learning (1995) Trailer
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Higher Learning Cast & Crew
Main cast
Omar Epps
as Malik Williams
Kristy Swanson
as Kristen Connor
Michael Rapaport
as Remy
Jennifer Connelly
as Taryn
Ice Cube
as Fudge
Jason Wiles
as Wayne
Tyra Banks
as Deja
Cole Hauser
as Scott Moss
Laurence Fishburne
as Professor Maurice Phipps
Regina King
as Monet
Busta Rhymes
as Dreads
Bridgette Wilson
as Nicole
Key crew
Directed by John Singleton, written by John Singleton, produced by Paul Hall.
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Higher Learning Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 253 ratings.
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Higher Learning – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Higher Learning online?
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Higher Learning (1995) is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Higher Learning?
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The main cast of Higher Learning (1995) includes Omar Epps, Kristy Swanson, Michael Rapaport, Jennifer Connelly and Ice Cube. The film was directed by John Singleton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Higher Learning released?
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Higher Learning was released on January 11, 1995 and runs for 2h 8m.
Is Higher Learning worth watching?
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Higher Learning (1995) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 253 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Higher Learning?
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Yes. The official Higher Learning trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.