High Art (1998): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
High Art is a 1998 romantic drama directed by Lisa Cholodenko, starring Radha Mitchell, Ally Sheedy and Patricia Clarkson. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $2 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 5 nominations, including Best Female Lead at the Spirit Awards 1999. Critics gave it 76% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Lisa Cholodenko
- Original language
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English - Studio
- October Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is High Art About?
The premise of High Art without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Within New York City's photography world, a young editor named Syd becomes captivated by the alluring and mysterious photographer Lucy. As Syd delves deeper into Lucy's life, she discovers a complicated relationship with Lucy’s partner, Greta, who struggles with heroin addiction. The story explores hidden passions, dark secrets, and the complex dynamics within this unconventional artistic circle.
High Art Themes & Keywords
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- drug addict
- drug addiction
- lesbianism
- new york city
- new queer cinema
- photographer
- nudity
- mental health
- drug overdose
- cocaine
- independent film
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- sexploitation
- reference to rainer werner fassbinder
- female nudity
- flirting
- manic pixie dream lesbian
- female director
- female filmmaker
- cheating girlfriend
- lesbian sex
- love
- young
- magazine
- assistant editor
- lesbian
- falling asleep during sex
- lesbian couple
- title directed by female
- unconsciousness
- slide projector
- slide photograph
- passed out
- mother daughter relationship
- magnifying glass
- kiss
- hat
- food
- drug use
- drink
- drinking
- death
- death by overdose
- cocktail
- bathtub
- female female kiss
- drugs
- journalism
- photography
- heroin
High Art Cast
Radha Mitchell leads the cast, with Ally Sheedy and Patricia Clarkson. Directed by Lisa Cholodenko.
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Director Lisa Cholodenko
More from Lisa Cholodenko
More films directed by Lisa Cholodenko, best-rated first: The Kids Are All Right, Laurel Canyon, Cavedweller and Dinner Party.
High Art Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave High Art 76% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 76% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 77%
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Metacritic 73 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 63% User score
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High Art Plot Summary
What happens in High Art from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 16 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sydney, affectionately known as ‘Syd’ (Radha Mitchell), is a determined 24-year-old navigating life in New York City, with a clear vision of her future mapped out. Currently, she shares an apartment with her long-term boyfriend, James, and is making notable strides at ‘Frame’, a prestigious high-art photography magazine. While Syd seems to juggle her desires and frustrations in a relatable manner, her life takes an unexpected turn when a leak from her bathroom ceiling forces her to confront her upstairs neighbor about the issue.
Full summary
The whole story of High Art, scene by scene
High Art Box Office
High Art grossed $2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2M
- US & Canada
- $2M
High Art Awards & Nominations
High Art won 1 award from 5 nominations, including Best Female Lead at the Spirit Awards 1999.
1 win5 nominations1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 1999 1 win · 5 nominations- Won Best Female Lead – Ally Sheedy
- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Nominated Best First Feature
- Nominated Best First Screenplay – Lisa Cholodenko
- Nominated Best Supporting Female – Patricia Clarkson
High Art Trailers & Videos
The trailer of High Art.
How Well Do You Know High Art?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What profession does Sydney hold?
Cars in High Art
1 car on screen: the 1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 S W111.
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1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 S W111 Important role
High Art Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “L'art interdit” and “A szerelem művészete”.
- Also known as
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- L'art interdit
- A szerelem művészete
- Sztuka wysublimowanej fotografii
- High Art : Retratos Sublimes
- 高潮艺术
- Высокое искусство
- ハイ・アート
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High Art FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of High Art, each answered in a sentence.
How long is High Art?
High Art runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was High Art released?
High Art was released on June 12, 1998.
Who directed High Art?
High Art was directed by Lisa Cholodenko.
More films by Lisa Cholodenko Who is in the cast of High Art?
High Art stars Radha Mitchell, Ally Sheedy and Patricia Clarkson.
How much did High Art make at the box office?
High Art grossed $2 million worldwide.
How is High Art rated?
High Art has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
What awards did High Art win?
High Art won 1 award from 5 nominations, including Best Female Lead at the Spirit Awards 1999.
Does High Art have a post-credit scene?
No. High Art has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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