High-Rise

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High-Rise

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Released May 13, 2016

1h 59m

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A doctor (Tom Hiddleston) moves into a London skyscraper where rising tensions and class warfare lead to anarchy.

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Critics Consensus

High-Rise may not quite live up to its classic source material, but it still offers an energetic, well-acted, and thought-provoking take on its timely socioeconomic themes.

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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas

The Blue Lenses

High-Rise may not be the greatest Ballard adaptation ever made, but it doesn't have to be: it stands on its own as a masterclass of the substance of style, and how stories told long ago can have often eerie, direct parallels in the future.

Aug 25, 2018

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

High-Rise is just about the looniest garbage I have seen in a long while.

Rated: F

Mar 21, 2017

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Nigel Andrews

Financial Times

In High-Rise the fitfully brilliant Briton Ben Wheatley, with writing partner Amy Jump, seizes what seems a perfect-fitting text -- JG Ballard's dystopian novel High-Rise -- and makes an omnishambles of it.

Rated: 1/5

Dec 28, 2016

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

The layers of symbolism, analogy, and allegory are as tall as the building itself. There is a richly disturbing and dark fascination in observing how all of this frivolity comes crashing down in unpredictable and unlimited disaster.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 17, 2024

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Dan Schindel

Vague Visages

We’re so removed from the physicality of the violence that little of it is felt, and so the muck is only set dressing.

Dec 6, 2023

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

The experience cannot be described as enjoyable; however, many may come to appreciate the anarchy's commentary with distant admiration.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 15, 2022

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Paul S

The story was a little boring and really hard to follow at times. I had a hard time understanding all of the events that were unfolding, so I was not really able to appreciate the whole plot of the movie. Despite its flaws, it was an incredibly well-acted movie, and its depiction of high society, where even the wealthiest vie for the most luxurious life possible, is grim yet realistic. I definitely recommend it for drama fans!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/18/25

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Gareth v

A stylish descent into chaos that’s more concept than connection. By the end, it’s clear the film is making a point about societal decay and inequality - but it’s a point made repeatedly, without much escalation beyond the obvious.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

08/08/25

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Valerie K

For some reason I am drawn to watching this movie about once a year.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/29/25

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Rochelle A

Stupid, boring, made no sense, pure garbage. I’m like why don’t they just leave the building and find other places to live instead of resorting to so much violence and ridiculousness. Save your time.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

07/29/25

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Shelby E

Only giving two stars for the attempt at a complex, matter-of-fact perspective routed in theory. The premise of the story is to dilute societal structure which was well recieved, however, it lacks a well thought out concept with morales characters. Otherwise, a half baked film that wasn't questioned before the conception stages. Not recommended—unless you're a 20-year-old psych major desperate for a case study. The purge movies capitalized better with more interesting scenes and character development. Tragic, matter of fact 1 star.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

07/22/25

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Milania D.

Very very hard to follow .great actors (tom hiddleston)by there was too much chaos and different issues and plots in the story . As an adult I feel I should find it easy to follow but it wasn’t a tad bit hard . NOT recommend for kids .

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/20/25

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Synopsis

A doctor (Tom Hiddleston) moves into a London skyscraper where rising tensions and class warfare lead to anarchy.

Director: Ben Wheatley
Producer: Jeremy Thomas
Screenwriter: Amy Jump
Distributor: Magnolia Pictures
Production Co: HanWay Films, Film4, Recorded Picture Company (RPC)
Rating: R (Graphic Nudity|Disturbing Images|Violence|Language|Some Drug Use|Strong Sexual Content)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 13, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 3, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $343.1K
Runtime: 1h 59m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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