Higher Ground(2011)
Higher Ground Synopsis
Vera Farmiga's directorial debut, HIGHER GROUND, depicts the landscape of a tight-knit spiritual community thrown off-kilter when one of their own begins to question her faith. Inspired by screenwriter Carolyn S. Briggs' memoir This Dark World, the film tells the story of a thoughtful woman's struggles with belief, love, and trust - in human relationships as well as in God.
Higher Ground (2011) is a drama and thriller film directed by Vera Farmiga, released on August 26, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Vera Farmiga, Donna Murphy, Dagmara Dominczyk and John Hawkes. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 68 ratings.
- Director:
- Vera Farmiga
- Writers:
- Carolyn S. Briggs, Tim Metcalfe, Carolyn S. Briggs
- Producers:
- Matthew Parker, Jon Rubinstein, Carly Hugo
- Cinematographer:
- Michael McDonough
- Composer:
- Alec Puro
- Budget:
- $2,000,000
- Revenue:
- $841,733
- Status:
- Released
Higher Ground (2011) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Higher Ground before you stream it.
Higher Ground Cast & Crew
Main cast
Vera Farmiga
as Corinne Walker
Donna Murphy
as Kathleen Walker
Dagmara Dominczyk
as Annika
John Hawkes
as CW Walker
Joshua Leonard
as Ethan Miller
Nina Arianda
as Wendy Walker
Taissa Farmiga
as Teenage Corinne Walker
Taylor Schwencke
as Young Wendy Walker
Boyd Holbrook
as Teenage Ethan Miller
Norbert Leo Butz
as Pastor Bill
Bill Irwin
as Pastor Bud
Michael Chernus
as Ned
Key crew
Directed by Vera Farmiga, written by Carolyn S. Briggs, Tim Metcalfe and Carolyn S. Briggs, produced by Matthew Parker, Jon Rubinstein and Carly Hugo.
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Higher Ground Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 68 ratings.
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Higher Ground – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Higher Ground online?
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Higher Ground (2011) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Higher Ground?
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The main cast of Higher Ground (2011) includes Vera Farmiga, Donna Murphy, Dagmara Dominczyk, John Hawkes and Joshua Leonard. The film was directed by Vera Farmiga. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Higher Ground released?
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Higher Ground was released on August 26, 2011 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is Higher Ground worth watching?
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Higher Ground (2011) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 68 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Higher Ground?
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Yes. The official Higher Ground trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.